muleteer
/ˌmjuːləˈtɪə(ɹ)/
Meanings
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noun
A person who drives or takes care of mules, especially in transporting goods.
- "The muleteer guided the caravan through the desert."
- "He earned his living as a muleteer, transporting goods from one place to another."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with muleteermule , fule , rue
Variants
List of all variants of muleteer that leads to same resultmuleteer , muleteers
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Old French word 'mulier' meaning 'mule' and the suffix '-teer' denoting a person who deals with something.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Muleteers were an essential part of the trade routes in the American West during the late 1800s.
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In Spain, muleteers are still an important part of the rural economy, particularly in the mountainous regions.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Mule: A hybrid animal resulting from the breeding of a jackass and a mare.
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Caravan: A group of travellers, merchants, or soldiers, journeying together, especially in an arid region.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Muleteers have played an important role in history, particularly in the transport of goods in areas without easy access to roads or railways. They have been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music.
How to Memorize "muleteer"
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visualize
- Visualize a person leading a group of mules through a desert or mountainous terrain.
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associate
- Associate the word 'muleteer' with the image of a person taking care of mules and transporting goods.
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mnemonics
- Remember that a 'muleteer' is a 'mule-tear-er', someone who takes care of mules and deals with their tears (issues).
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