Background for mousing

mousing

/ˈmaʊsɪŋ/

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verb

To move cautiously or furtively, in the manner of a mouse (the rodent) (frequently used in the phrasal verb to mouse around).

Examples :

"The cat was mousing around the kitchen, hoping to find a stray crumb. "

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verb

To hunt or catch mice (the rodents), usually of cats.

Examples :

"The barn cat spent the entire afternoon mousing in the fields. "

animal action nature

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verb

To close the mouth of a hook by a careful binding of marline or wire.

Examples :

"Captain Higgins moused the hook with a bit of marline to prevent the block beckets from falling out under slack."

nautical sailing technical

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verb

To navigate by means of a computer mouse.

Examples :

"She spent hours mousing through the online store, searching for the perfect gift. "

computing technology internet electronics machine

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verb

To tear, as a cat devours a mouse.

Examples :

"The cat, after catching the toy mouse, was mousing it ferociously, tearing at the fabric with its claws. "

animal action biology

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noun

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

Examples :

"The barn cat's dedication to mousing kept the rodent population under control. "

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noun

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.

Examples :

"The fishing hook's mousing prevented it from coming undone during the fishing trip. "

nautical technical

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noun

A ratchet movement in a loom.

Examples :

"The weaver carefully adjusted the mousing on the loom to ensure the warp threads advanced evenly. "

machine technical industry

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adjective

Impertinently inquisitive; prying; meddlesome.

Examples :

"The mousing neighbor always peeked through our windows, making us feel uncomfortable in our own home. "

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