mousing English

Meaning mousing meaning

What does mousing mean?

mousing noun

— 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.

mousing adjective

— Impertinently inquisitive; prying; meddlesome.