noun. A binding or metal shackle around the point and shank of a hook to prevent it from slipping from an eye.

Mouse-catching; given to catching mice.

noun. The act of watching for or catching mice.

noun. Nautical, same as mouse, 6.

noun. In a loom, a ratchet-movement.

adjective. Impertinently inquisitive; prying; meddlesome.

noun. The act of hunting mice.

noun. A turn or lashing of spun yarn or small stuff, or a metallic clasp or fastening, uniting the point and shank of a hook to prevent its unhooking or straighening out.

noun. A ratchet movement in a loom.

noun. a hook with an attachment which prevents its unhooking.

verb. Present participle of mouse.

noun. The act of hunting mice.

noun. A turn or lashing of spun yarn or small stuff, or a metallic clasp or fastening, uniting the point and shank of a hook to prevent its unhooking or straighening out.

noun. A ratchet movement in a loom.

"Ah, not me because I ain't no fooltimer -- I earn some B&B just putting pen to paper aka mousing the PC tap-danzing wit 'thy fingers ...."

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