수나귀와 암말 사이에서 태어난 잡종 동물
The sterile offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, known for its strength and endurance as a beast of burden.
예문:
"The expedition relied on a sturdy mule to transport their equipment through the Andes."
"Because it is a hybrid of a donkey and a horse, a mule is typically unable to reproduce."
뒤축이 없고 앞부분만 막혀 있는 실내용 신발
A style of shoe or slipper that is backless and often closed-toed, designed for indoor or casual wear.
예문:
"She preferred wearing satin mules around the house for their comfort and elegance."
"The bride changed into a pair of white lace mules for the wedding reception."
자기 주장을 굽히지 않는 매우 고집스러운 사람
A person who is exceptionally stubborn, obstinate, or unwilling to change their mind.
예문:
"Trying to convince him to change his mind is useless; he's a complete mule."
"The manager acted like a mule, refusing to consider any of the team's suggestions."
국경을 넘어 불법 마약을 운반하는 사람
A person who is paid to transport illegal drugs across a border or to a specific destination.
예문:
"The unsuspecting traveler was tricked into acting as a mule for an international smuggling ring."
"Border security uses advanced scanners to detect drugs hidden on a mule's person."
면사나 양모를 잣는 데 쓰이는 방적 기계
A machine used for spinning cotton and other fibers into yarn, combining the actions of the spinning jenny and the water frame.
예문:
"Crompton's mule allowed for the mass production of fine, strong yarn."
"The textile mill was filled with the rhythmic clatter of the spinning mules."
앞면과 뒷면의 도안이 서로 다르게 찍힌 변종 동전
A coin struck with the obverse and reverse dies that were not intended to be used together.
예문:
"A rare mule coin featuring a penny's head and a nickel's tail sold for thousands at auction."
"The numismatist spent years searching for a specific mule to complete his collection."
공장이나 운하에서 짐을 끄는 소형 견인차
A small, typically electric, tractor or locomotive used for pulling loads in a factory or canal.
예문:
"The electric mule hummed as it towed the heavy barge along the industrial canal."
"Maintenance crews used a small mule to move heavy machinery within the factory."
동전의 앞뒤 도안을 서로 다르게 맞추어 찍다
To strike a coin using mismatched obverse and reverse dies.
예문:
"The mint accidentally muled the two dies, creating a unique error for collectors."
"It is extremely rare for a modern mint to mule coins during standard production."