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mouse

mouse /ˈmaʊs/ noun
plural mice /ˈmaɪs/
mouse
/ˈmaʊs/
noun
plural mice /ˈmaɪs/
Britannica Dictionary definition of MOUSE
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: a very small animal that has a pointed nose and a long, thin tail
sometimes used figuratively to refer to a weak, frightened, or quiet person
see picture at rodent
plural also mouses : a small device that is connected to a computer and that you move with your hand to control the movement of a pointer on the computer screen
see picture at computer
see also cat and mouse