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mule

UK
/mjuːl/
US
/mjul/

Translations

mulenoun
mules
pl
UK
/mjuːl/
US
/mjul/
The farmer used a mule to help plow the fields because of its strength and stamina.
Le fermier a utilisé une mule pour aider à labourer les champs en raison de sa force et de son endurance.
muleChaussure ouverte à l’arrière.
She slipped on her favorite pair of mules before heading out for the evening.
Elle a enfilé sa paire de mules préférée avant de sortir pour la soirée.
muleArgot : personne chargée de transporter de la drogue sur elle ou dans ses bagages.
The authorities arrested the mule at the airport after discovering the hidden drugs.
Les autorités ont arrêté la mule à l’aéroport après avoir découvert la drogue cachée.
Additional translations
muleCocktail.
muleFiguré : personne extrêmement têtue.
muleTextile : machine à filer de type « spinning mule ».
Synonyms
hybrid
donkey
pack animal
beast of burden
muleverb
muled
Past Simple
muled
Past Participle
muling
Gerund
UK
/mjuːl/
US
/mjul/
Used colloquially to mean 'to act as a drug mule; to smuggle drugs'
mulerArgot : transporter de la drogue ou de la contrebande sur soi, dans ses bagages ou dans son corps.
He was offered a large sum of money to mule cocaine across the border.
On lui a offert une grosse somme d’argent pour muler de la cocaïne à travers la frontière.
Synonyms
sneak (carry)
shuttle
bootleg
portage
lug
haul
convey
carry
transport (illegally)
traffic
smuggle
ferry
muleadjective
more mule
Comp.
most mule
Super.
Attributive use before another noun (e.g., mule train, mule driver)
muletierRelatif aux mulets.
A long mule train wound its way up the mountain path.
Une longue caravane muletière serpentait sur le sentier de montagne.
Synonyms
intransigent
refractory
willful
unyielding
intractable
mulish
stubborn
obstinate
headstrong
pigheaded

Definitions

mulenoun
A hybrid animal that is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, known for its strength and endurance.
The farmer used a mule to help plow the fields because of its strength and stamina.
A person who is paid to transport illegal drugs by concealing them on or in their body.
The authorities arrested the mule at the airport after discovering the hidden drugs.
A type of shoe that is backless and often closed-toed.
She slipped on her favorite pair of mules before heading out for the evening.
A machine used for spinning cotton or other fibres into yarn; a spinning mule.
The invention of the mule revolutionized textile manufacturing in the 18th century.
An extremely stubborn or obstinate person.
Don’t be such a mule—just admit you were wrong.
A cocktail consisting of a spirit (especially vodka), ginger beer, and lime juice, typically served in a copper mug; short for “Moscow mule” or similar drinks.
I ordered a spicy mule at the bar to go with my meal.
muleverb
To transport illegal drugs (or other contraband) on or in one's body or luggage, especially for payment.
He was offered a large sum of money to mule cocaine across the border.
muleadjective
Relating to or designed for use with mules; carried out or drawn by mules.
A long mule train wound its way up the mountain path.
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