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mire

The correct spelling is mire.

How to pronounce mire

noun

IPA: /ˈmaɪə/

Say it like: Mir-e

The correct spelling is mire. Deep mud; moist, spongy earth. For example: "to mire a horse or wagon"

Usage Examples

to mire a horse or wagon

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Deep mud; moist, spongy earth.
  2. 2.An undesirable situation, a predicament.
  3. 3.An ant.

verb

  1. 1.To cause or permit to become stuck in mud; to plunge or fix in mud.
  2. 2.To sink into mud.
  3. 3.To weigh down.
  4. 4.To soil with mud or foul matter.

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