mousing

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.

The act of watching for or catching mice.

Nautical, same as mouse, 6.

In a loom, a ratchet-movement.

Impertinently inquisitive; prying; meddlesome.

The act of hunting mice.

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.

A ratchet movement in a loom.

a hook with an attachment which prevents its unhooking.