mule

//mjuːl//
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Noun

muleSingular
mulesPlural
1

The hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, typically sterile and used as a working animal.

The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads up the mountain.

2

A stubborn person.

He is such a mule; he never listens to anyone's advice.

3

A person who smuggles illegal drugs or other contraband.

The police arrested a mule at the airport who was carrying drugs in his luggage.

Noun

muleSingular
mulesPlural
1

A type of backless slipper or shoe.

She wore elegant mules with her summer dress.

Synonym

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