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Word: Mouse
Speech Type: Noun
Old English mūs, (plural) mȳs, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch muis and German Maus, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin and Greek mus
maʊs
a small rodent that typically has a pointed snout, relatively large ears and eyes, and a long tail.
Short Definition:small rodent with long tail
a small handheld device which is moved across a mat or flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen
Short Definition:device for moving cursor
Examples:- copy the file with a click of the mouse
- the right mouse button
a lump or bruise on or near the eye
Short Definition:lump or bruise
Examples:- she touched the mouse under her eye
Word: Mouse
Speech Type: Verb
maʊs
maʊs
(of a cat or owl) hunt for or catch mice
Short Definition:hunt for mice
Examples:- female cats are usually much better at mousing than males
use a mouse to move or position a cursor on a computer screen
Short Definition:move cursor with mouse
Examples:- simply mouse over any item on the list
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