What does mousing mean?
Mousing means present participle and gerund of mouse.
Mousing
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of mouse.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of mouse
- The act of hunting mice (or similar prey), especially by pouncing on them from above.
- (nautical) 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) Use of the mouse
- Impertinently inquisitive; prying; meddlesome.
Example Sentences
mousing saints
Synonyms for mousing
Antonyms for mousing
Related Words
Word Forms
- mousings
- more mousing
- most mousing
Usage Notes
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mousing saints
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