mousing
verb
Definitions
To move cautiously or furtively, in the manner of a mouse (the rodent) (frequently used in the phrasal verb to mouse around).
To hunt or catch mice (the rodents), usually of cats.
To close the mouth of a hook by a careful binding of marline or wire.
Example: Captain Higgins moused the hook with a bit of marline to prevent the block beckets from falling out under slack.
To navigate by means of a computer mouse.
noun
Definitions
The act of hunting mice (or similar prey), especially by pouncing on them from above.
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.
adjective
Definitions
Impertinently inquisitive; prying; meddlesome.