mule
word
/ˈmjuɫ/
myool
/mjˈuːl/
myool
Definition
A mule is an animal born from a male donkey and a female horse. It is known for being strong, hardy, and useful for carrying loads; informally, the word can also refer to a person used to transport illegal drugs or goods.
Usage & Nuances
The main meaning is the animal. It often appears with verbs like 'carry', 'pull', and 'haul'. In news or crime contexts, 'drug mule' is common and means a person transporting drugs. Don't confuse it with 'donkey' or 'horse'.
Spanish: mulaPortuguese (BR): mulaPortuguese (PT): mulaChinese (Simplified): 骡子Chinese (Traditional): 騾子Hindi: खच्चरArabic: بغلBengali: খচ্চরRussian: мулJapanese: ラバVietnamese: la con laKorean: 노새Turkish: katırUrdu: خچرIndonesian: bagal
Example Sentences
The mule carried our bags up the mountain.
basic
A mule is stronger than a donkey.
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They used a mule to pull the cart.
basic
On that trail, a mule is more reliable than a truck.
natural
The police arrested a mule at the airport.
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We rented a mule to carry supplies to the camp.
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