mule

noun
UK: /mjuːl/
US: /mjuːl/

  1. An animal that is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. Mules are strong and often used for carrying heavy loads.

    1. The farmer used a mule to pull the plow.
    2. Because the terrain was rocky, they relied on mules for transporting supplies up the mountain.

  2. A stubborn person. Someone who refuses to change their mind or do what you want them to do.

    1. He's as stubborn as a mule, he won't listen.
    2. Trying to convince her to sell her old car is like arguing with a mule; she's completely set in her ways.

  3. A slipper or shoe without a back. Usually worn indoors.

    1. She put on her mules and went to the kitchen.
    2. After a long day, he relaxed by slipping into comfortable mules and reading a book.

Synonyms

stubborn obstinate blockhead slipper carrier smuggler
mule verb

  1. To carry or transport something heavy or bulky.

    1. They used to mule goods across the border.
    2. During the war, some pilots were muleing weapons and supplies to resistance fighters.

  2. To transport illegal drugs.

    1. He was caught trying to mule drugs into the country.
    2. She was pressured into muleing cocaine across the border to pay off her debts.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mule" in English means: An animal that is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. Mules are strong and often used for carrying heavy loads., A stubborn person. Someone who refuses to change their mind or do what you want them to do., A slipper or shoe without a back. Usually worn indoors..

The phonetic transcription of "mule" is /mjuːl/ in British English and /mjuːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mule": stubborn, obstinate, blockhead, slipper, carrier, smuggler.

Example usage of "mule": "The farmer used a mule to pull the plow.". More examples on the page.