malemute
- noun
- /ˈmælɪˌmjuːt/
- US
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malamute
- The malemute is renowned for its ability to pull heavy sleds across long distances.
Examples
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Many malemutes are bred for their endurance and strength in harsh climates.
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The malemute pulled the sled effortlessly.
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Many explorers rely on the strength and stamina of the malemute during Arctic expeditions.
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Their malemute thrived in the snowy Alaskan wilderness.
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Many malemutes are bred for racing.
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Many explorers rely on the strength and stamina of the malemute during Arctic expeditions.
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The malemute is renowned for its ability to pull heavy sleds across long distances.
Synonyms
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2.7
A dog trained to pull a sled in snowy areas
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7.6
A large strong dog with thick fur used for pulling sleds
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An Arctic dog with thick fur used to pull sleds over snow
A large strong dog with thick fur used to pull sleds
A dog trained to pull a sled in snowy places
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Etymology
Malemute comes from the name of an Alaskan people, the Mahlemut, sometimes spelled malamute, who raised strong sled dogs. That's why malemute now means a large, powerful sled dog from Alaska, known for pulling heavy loads across the snow.