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- mud room/ˈmʌd ˌruːm/A small room or entryway, typically located just inside the main entrance of a house, designed for removing and storing wet, muddy, or dirty outdoor clothing and footwear.nounMedium-High (Common in housing, real estate, and domestic contexts in relevant regions)
- mud slide/ˈmʌdslaɪd/A rapid, destructive flow of wet earth and debris down a slope.nounB2
- mud snake/ˈmʌd ˌsneɪk/A specific type of non-venomous, semi-aquatic snake, typically with red and black coloration, that lives in muddy, freshwater habitats.nounLow
- mud stream/mʌd striːm/A flow of water containing a high concentration of suspended soil or silt, creating a muddy current.nounLow
- mud turtle/ˈmʌd ˌtɜː.təl/A small, often dark-colored freshwater turtle known for burrowing in mud.nounLow-frequency; specific to biological/zoological contexts and certain regional dialects.
- mud volcano/ˈmʌd vɒlˌkeɪ.nəʊ/A geological formation where gases and liquids (primarily water and natural gas) cause mud, rock fragments, and sometimes water to erupt onto the Earth's surface, creating a cone-shaped structure that resembles a small volcano.nounC1-C2 (Low frequency, specialized term)
- mud wasp/ˈmʌd ˌwɒsp/A wasp, typically of the family Sphecidae or Crabronidae, that builds nests from mud.nounLow
- mud-wrestling/ˈmʌd ˌres.lɪŋ/A form of entertainment or sport where two people physically struggle or fight in a pit or shallow pool filled with mud.nounC1/C2
- mudanjiang/ˌmuː.dænˈdʒæŋ/A prefecture-level city in the southeastern part of China's Heilongjiang Province.nounC1/C2
- mudcap/ˈmʌdkap/A coarse, comical, or foolish person; a simpleton.verb-transitiveArchaic / Very Rare
- mudcat/ˈmʌdkat/A type of North American freshwater catfish, especially the flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris).nounC1
- mudder/ˈmʌdə/A horse that runs well on wet, muddy racetracks.nounLow
- muddle/ˈmʌd.l̩/To bring into a state of confusion or disorder; to mix things up mentally or physically.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- muddle along/ˌmʌd.l əˈlɒŋ/To continue doing something in a disorganized, aimless, or inefficient way, without a clear plan or direction.verbC1
- muddle through/ˌmʌd.l ˈθruː/To manage or succeed in a situation despite a lack of clear planning, skill, or organization, achieving an outcome through improvisation and persistence rather than a systematic approach.verbC1
- muddled/ˈmʌd.əld/Confused or disorganized; lacking clear thought or order.adjectiveverbB2
- muddlehead/ˈmʌd(ə)lhɛd/A person who is confused, disorganized, or unable to think clearly.nounLow
- muddy/ˈmʌd.i/Covered in or full of wet, soft earth (mud); dirty with mud.adjectiveverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- mudejar/muːˈdeɪhɑː/An architectural and artistic style of the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) that developed between the 12th and 16th centuries, created by Muslim craftsmen working for Christian patrons.adjectivenounVery Low Frequency
- mudeyeNot applicable/standard.The larval form of a dragonfly or damselfly, especially as used as fishing bait.nounLow to Very Low
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