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

Vermont State University’s Castleton campus is honoring the feline not for his mousing or napping, but for his friendliness.

From Seattle Times

When mousing in snow, the fox's long snout also allows it to reach its prey earlier, as mice are very sensitive to movements in their environment and can quickly escape.

From Science Daily

They’re surfaces upon that to put your input devices in order to protect your desktop — or, in my case, to regain a reliable mousing surface after I damaged my desk surface.

From Seattle Times

The press release also doesn’t include any specs that people serious about mousing will care about, like the Vault’s DPI or sensor.

From The Verge

Cats and people have also lived together for thousands of years – and humans have appreciated their amazing natural mousing skills.

From Salon