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Definition of mule - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
personalitystubborn person
- He's as stubborn as a mule.
2.
animalTECH. hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horseTECH.
- The mule carried heavy loads up the mountain.
3.
drug smugglingperson paid to transport illegal drugs
- The authorities arrested the mule at the airport.
4.
clothingbackless shoe or slipper
- She wore a stylish mule to the party.
5.
drinkRare cocktail with ginger beer and citrus juiceRare
- I ordered a refreshing mule at the bar.
Images of mule
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse 
backless shoe or slipper 
cocktail with ginger beer and citrus juice
Expressions with mule
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work very hard for long hours
She had to work like a mule to finish the project on time.
person who transports illegal drugs across borders
The drug mule was caught with packages hidden in his luggage.
kick very hard and forcefully
The horse can kick like a mule when startled.
powerful backward kick
The horse gave a sudden mule kick.
extremely stubborn and unwilling to change
He is stubborn as a mule when it comes to politics.
extremely stubborn and unwilling to change opinion
She is obstinate as a mule when it comes to politics.
speak excessively to the point of annoyance
She can talk the ears off a mule about her travels.
individual used to move stolen money between accounts
She unknowingly became a money mule for the hackers.
mule used for carrying loads
The pack mule carried supplies up the mountain.
someone treated very poorly or harshly
He worked him like a rented mule, with no breaks.
deer with long ears and black-tipped tail
The mule deer grazed quietly in the meadow.
key invention during the industrial revolution
The spinning mule increased production in factories.
smile in a forced or awkward way like a mule eating briars
He tried to smile like a mule eating briars during the awkward meeting.
person who controls mules for work or transport
The mule driver led the caravan through the mountains.
to grin very widely showing many teeth
He grinned like a mule eating briars after winning the game..
Origin of mule
Latin, mulus (mule)
Terms with mule included in their meaning
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behavior
stubborn or obstinate like a mule
stubbornness
stubborn like a mule, refusing to change mind
mule driving
worker who drives mules
animal
mule used for carrying loads
facial expression
smile in a forced or awkward way like a mule eating briars
animal
resembling a mule in stubbornness
physical traits
having physical characteristics of a mule
mule driver
person who drives mules in rural areas
Examples of mule in a sentence
Don't be such a mule about changing your mind. The farmer relied on the mule for daily tasks. Mules are known for their strength and endurance. The mule was unaware of the package contents. Caught at the border, the mule faced charges. He slipped on a mule before stepping outside.
The boutique displayed a variety of mule designs. She enjoyed a mule while relaxing by the pool. The restaurant's signature mule was a hit at the event.
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- French:mule, mulet, ...
- German:Maultier, Drogenschmuggler, ...
- Italian:mulo, ibrido, ...
- Spanish:mulo, mula, ...
- Portuguese:mula, mule, ...
- Chinese:固执鬼, 骡子, ...
- Japanese:頑固者, ラバ, ...
- Arabic:رَأْس يَابِس, بَغْل, ...
- Hebrew:פֶּרֶד, בַּלְדַּר סַמִּים, ...
- Russian:осёл, мул, ...
- Ukrainian:осел, мул, ...
- Hindi:हठी, संकर, ...
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