1. a small rodent with a long tail and pointed snout
2. a small device used to control a computer cursor
3. a timid or quiet person
Usage: informal

1. to hunt for or catch mice
2. to search carefully and quietly

Examples

• The cat caught a mouse in the basement.
• Click the left button on your computer mouse.
• She’s quiet as a mouse in class.
• The cat likes to mouse around the barn at night.
• He moused through the old papers looking for clues.
• A field mouse ran across the path.
• My wireless mouse needs new batteries.