mouse

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NGSL Rank: 1923
mouse
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Meanings
noun
  • a small rodent that typically has a pointed snout, relatively large ears and eyes, and a long tail.
  • a small handheld device which is moved across a mat or flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen.
    E.g. copy the file with a click of the mouse
  • a lump or bruise on or near the eye.
    E.g. she touched the mouse under her eye
verb
  • (of a cat or owl) hunt for or catch mice.
    E.g. female cats are usually much better at mousing than males
  • use a mouse to move or position a cursor on a computer screen.
    E.g. simply mouse over any item on the list

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