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muleta

muleta

9.9
A support like a crutch used to help a person walk after an injury
  • noun
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  • The doctor recommended using a muleta until her ankle healed completely.

Examples

  • He uses a muleta to help him walk after his injury.

  • He walked slowly down the hallway, steadying himself with a muleta.

  • After his surgery, he relied on a muleta to move around the house.

  • The doctor recommended a muleta for his recovery.

  • After his injury, he relied on the muleta to walk around the house safely.

  • The therapist recommended using a muleta to assist with his recovery after surgery.

  • She brought a muleta to help her walk during her rehabilitation sessions.

Synonyms

cane
vsmuleta
80 1.0

A long stick that helps a person walk

is a broader support for walking, not restricted to a single stick form

Surface Forms

muleta singular
muletas plural

Etymology

Muleta can also mean a crutch and comes from the same Spanish mula ('mule') plus -eta, so it feels like a 'little mule' that helps carry weight. That's why a muleta in this sense is a support you use to walk when you are hurt.