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Mouser: meaning, definitions and examples

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mouser

 

[ หˆmaสŠsษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cat behavior

A mouser is a cat that is particularly skilled in catching mice. These cats are often valued for their ability to control rodent populations in homes and barns. Historically, certain breeds have been bred specifically for this purpose, emphasizing their hunting instincts and agility. Mouse-catching is a natural behavior for cats, rooted in their instinct to hunt and prey on small animals.

Synonyms

cat, hunter, rodent-catcher

Examples of usage

  • The old barn had a talented mouser that kept the mice at bay.
  • She adopted a mouser to help with the rodent issue in her pantry.
  • Many farmers prefer to have a mouser instead of traps.
  • This breed is known for being an exceptional mouser.

Translations

Translations of the word "mouser" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‚เคนเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Maus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mouse

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะธัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mysz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใ‚ฆใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท souris

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ratรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fare

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์šฐ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฃุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ myลก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ myลก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ผ ๆ ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ miลก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรบs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ัˆา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒจแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ siรงovul

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ratรณn

Etymology

The term 'mouser' has its origins in the Middle English word 'mousere,' derived from the Old English 'mลซs' meaning 'mouse' and the agent noun suffix '-er.' The term was used to describe animals, especially cats, that were proficient in hunting mice. Since ancient times, humans have relied on felines for pest control, leading to a mutual relationship where cats were kept for their ability to capture rodents. As agriculture developed, the role of the mouser became increasingly important, especially in granaries and storehouses. The term has persisted into modern language, not only referring to physical cats that catch mice but also metaphorically applied to individuals adept in specific tasks.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,013, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.