1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Mouse.

2. (a.) Impertinently inquisitive; prying; meddlesome.

3. (n.) The act of hunting mice.

4. (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 straightening out.

5. (n.) A ratchet movement in a loom.