mouse
Translation
mouse, computer mouse
Examples
A small mouse ran across the floor.
A small mouse ran across the floor.
I need a new mouse for my computer.
I need a new mouse for my computer.
Grammar Patterns
((a mouse)) (animal) A mouse is a small rodent.
((a computer mouse)) (device) Click the left mouse button.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (animal) rodent
Etymology
From Old English 'mūs'. The computer device was named in the 1960s for its resemblance to the animal (shape and tail-like cord).
Memory Tips
Don't forget the irregular plural: one mouse, two mice. It's a classic example of an irregular plural noun.