Mouser
/ˈmaʊsər/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Associative Imagery
Imagine a cat in a farm setting as mousers are historically linked to pest control there.
The farmer praised his tabby as a champion mouser.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Cats
Remember, while cats are typical mousers, some dogs and other animals can also be mousers.
Our Jack Russell terrier is a surprisingly good mouser.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Usage
'Mouser' often comes up in rural or household contexts when discussing animals that hunt mice.
We need a good mouser to control the mice in the shed.
Compare with
CatExterminateFelineHunterKillerPredatorStalker
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