Word: MOUSE
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Definition of MOUSE
- Any small rodent of the genus Mus.
- A member of the many small rodent and marsupial species resembling such a rodent.
- A quiet or shy person.
- To move cautiously or furtively, in the manner of a mouse (the rodent) (frequently used in the phrasal verb to mouse around).
- To hunt or catch mice (the rodents), usually of cats.
- To close the mouth of a hook by a careful binding of marline or wire.
"Captain Higgins moused the hook with a bit of marline to prevent the block beckets from falling out under slack."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "mouse" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "mouse" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing MOUSE:
- # the mouse effect
- # master of mouse
- # playing with mouse
- # in terms of mouse
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Sub-words
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Words Starting with M
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