Meaning of 'mouse'

noun

any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender, usually hairless, tails

Example: "I spotted a mouse running through the garden."

noun

a hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around

Example: "I used my mouse move the cursor on the computer screen."

Synonyms: computer mouse

noun

person who is quiet or timid

Example: "I'm a mouse at parties – I'd rather be at home."

noun

a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye

Synonyms: shiner

verb

to manipulate the mouse of a computer

Example: "I moused over the window in order to close it."

verb

to go stealthily or furtively

Example: "I moused into the hallway so as not to wake anyone."

Synonyms: creep