present participle of mule

(simile) Extremely stubborn

muleteer; a driver of mules

A machine that spins thread from fibres.

(US, historical) The horse (instrument of punishment).

plural of zebra mule

Synonym of zebrule

(finance, slang) a person who transfers stolen money or merchandise from one country to another, either in person, through a courier service, or electronically

plural of credit mule

A victim of fraud persuaded to use his own name and information to obtain an expensive item with credit contract attached, such as a smartphone. The victim, or "mule," is paid when he gives the item to the fraudster, and he is assured the contract will be cancelled, but it is not. Thus, the victim acquires a debt while the fraudster can sell the item at a large profit.