Definition and meaning of English word "mouse"
mouse
/maʊs/
Meaning
NounA small handheld device that is moved to control the pointer on a computer screen.
How to use
In computing, a 'mouse' is a handheld pointing device used to control the cursor on a screen by moving it across a surface and clicking its buttons. Common actions include 'click', 'double-click', 'drag', and 'scroll'. Learners should note that the plural for the computer device is usually 'mice' or, informally, 'mouses' when talking about several computer mice.
🇬🇧 English
mouse
Example
I use a computer mouse.
The mouse stopped working.
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Common phrases
- mouse click— pressing a button on a computer mouse
- mouse pad— a flat surface used under a computer mouse to improve tracking
- wireless mouse— a computer mouse that connects without a cable
- double-click the mouse— to press a mouse button twice quickly
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The English word "mouse" means "mouse" in English.
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