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Raremoused
The correct spelling is moused.
How to pronounce moused
verb
Say it like: Mow-sed
The correct spelling is moused. To move cautiously or furtively, in the manner of a mouse (the rodent) (frequently used in the phrasal verb to mouse around). For example: "Captain Higgins moused the hook with a bit of marline to prevent the block beckets from falling out under slack."
Usage Examples
“Captain Higgins moused the hook with a bit of marline to prevent the block beckets from falling out under slack.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To move cautiously or furtively, in the manner of a mouse (the rodent) (frequently used in the phrasal verb to mouse around).
- 2.To hunt or catch mice (the rodents), usually of cats.
- 3.To close the mouth of a hook by a careful binding of marline or wire.
- 4.To navigate by means of a computer mouse.
- 5.To tear, as a cat devours a mouse.
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