Meaning Of Mousing

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Mouse

a.

Impertinently inquisitive; prying; meddlesome.

n.

The act of hunting mice.

n.

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.

n.

A ratchet movement in a loom.