Mouse - English meaning

noun

A small rodent that typically has a pointed snout, relatively large ears and eyes, and a long tail.

Usage examples:

Experiments revealed the same cells that have also been discovered in rats, gophers, gerbils, mice,…

noun

A small handheld device which is moved across a mat or flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen.

Usage examples:

Copy the file with a click of the mouse

noun

A lump or bruise on or near the eye.

Usage examples:

She touched the mouse under her eye

verb

(of a cat or owl) hunt for or catch mice.

Usage examples:

Female cats are usually much better at mousing than males

verb

Use a mouse to move or position a cursor on a computer screen.

Usage examples:

Simply mouse over any item on the list

noun

Small rodent having a pointed snout and small ears

noun

A type of small rodent (= small mammal with sharp teeth) that has short, usually brown, gray, or white hair, a pointed face, and a long tail

Usage examples:

A field mouse, pet mice

noun

A small piece of equipment that you move across a desk etc. in order to move the cursor on your computer screen

Usage examples:

Hold down the control key and click the mouse.