mousing

[ mou-zing ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. a wrapping of several turns of small stuff around the shank end of a hook.

mousing

/ ˈmaʊzɪŋ /

noun

1. nautical a lashing, shackle, etc, for closing off a hook to prevent a load from slipping off

Word History and Origins

Origin of mousing¹

First recorded in 1825–35; mouse + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The strung sinews relaxed, and the great cat began to purr as though she had never dreamt of mousing.

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Stevenson was once asked by a mousing astrologer to state the date of his birth.

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So howandever, as I was saying, the old dog seeing the tin was empty starts mousing around by Joe and me.

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As one of family—cat (lady), elderly; would give slight services (mousing, etc.) in return for comfortable home.

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"Seem to be afraid we've been mousing round aboard their boat," muttered Spurling.

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