mousing

noun, adj — 5 senses

mousing

noun

The act of hunting mice (or similar prey), especially by pouncing on them from above.

Nautical, Transport A turn or lashing of spun yarn or small stuff, or a metallic clasp or fastening, uniting the point and shank of a hook to prevent its unhooking or straightening out.

A ratchet movement in a loom.

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Use of the mouse

Derived terms: mousing hook

mousing

adj

Impertinently inquisitive; prying; meddlesome.

mousing saints1692, Roger L’Estrange, “ (please specify the fable number.) (please specify the name of the fable.)”, in Fables, of Æsop and Other Eminent Mythologists: […], London: […] R[ichard] Sare, […], →OCLC:

Derived terms: mousingly

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