mouse

A1
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

Any small rodent of the genus Mus.

2 Definition

A member of the many small rodent and marsupial species resembling such a rodent.

3 Definition

A quiet or shy person.

4 Definition

(plural mice or, rarely, mouses) An input device that is moved over a pad or other flat surface to produce a corresponding movement of a pointer on a graphical display.

5 Definition

Hematoma.

6 Definition

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.

7 Definition

A familiar term of endearment.

8 Definition

A match used in firing guns or blasting.

9 Definition

A small model of (a fragment of) Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory with desirable properties (depending on the context).

10 Definition

A small cushion for a woman's hair.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

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

3 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Captain Higgins moused the hook with a bit of marline to prevent the block beckets from falling out under slack.
4 Definition

To navigate by means of a computer mouse.

5 Definition

To tear, as a cat devours a mouse.