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mousing.

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

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

    countable · uncountable
  2. 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.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A ratchet movement in a loom.

    countable · uncountable
  4. Use of the mouse

    countable · uncountable
adj
  1. Impertinently inquisitive; prying; meddlesome.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.