Mouse
Noun
UK
/maĘŠs/
US
/maĘŠs/
Definition
A small animal; a computer control device.
Example
"A mouse ran into the kitchen."
"A mouse is a small animal that often hides in dark corners."
"The computer mouse helps you point, click, and open things on the screen."
Explanation
A mouse has two common meanings. As an animal, it is a tiny creature with soft fur and a long tail. It moves quickly and likes to hide in small places. As a computer device, it is the small tool you move with your hand to control the pointer on the screen. You click it to open or select things. For example, she used the mouse to click on a file.