| mucus |
a viscid substance that is secreted by the lubricating membrane that lines bodily passages and organs, and that acts as a moist, protective coating of their walls. |
| mud |
earth that has been turned soft and sticky by wetting, as by rain. [2 definitions] |
| mud dauber |
any of various wasps that build cells of mud for their larvae. |
| mudder |
a racehorse that runs well on a muddy track. |
| muddle |
to cause confusion or disorder in; mix up or jumble. [6 definitions] |
| muddle-headed |
mentally confused. |
| muddler |
a person who does things in a confused, disorganized manner. [2 definitions] |
| muddle through |
to accomplish a purpose or achieve a goal despite lack of knowledge or organization. |
| muddy |
covered or smeared with, or having abundant, mud. [6 definitions] |
| mudfish |
any of various fishes, such as the bowfin, inhabiting mud or muddy water. |
| mud flat |
a tract of land that is covered at high tide and exposed at low tide. |
| mudflow |
a large, usu. downward flow of wet earth. |
| mudguard |
a shield or flap over the wheel of a vehicle to deflect mud and stones thrown by the wheel's motion. [2 definitions] |
| mud hen |
any of various birds, such as the rail or coot, inhabiting marshes or wetlands. |
| mud hut |
a simple dwelling made of mud. |
| mudpack |
a mixture of fuller's earth, astringents, and water, applied to the face for cosmetic purposes. |
| mud puppy |
any of several large aquatic salamanders of eastern North America, that have conspicuous external gills. |
| mudra |
any of numerous body gestures used to tell a story, esp. in Indian classical dance. |
| mudroom |
a room in a house, esp. a farmhouse, that is used for the removal and storage of wet and muddy footwear and outerwear. |
| mudskipper |
any of various goby fishes of Asia and Polynesia that are able to move about on land and have a modified pectoral fin that enables them to climb mangrove roots. |
| mudslide |
a flow of mud and debris down a gradual slope. |