noun
- Soft, waterproof boots or shoes, typically made of sealskin or other animal hide, worn in Arctic and subarctic regions.
Usage: Usually plural; also spelled 'mukluk' or 'muklucks'; Associated with Inuit and other northern indigenous cultures
Examples
- The explorer wore mucklucks to keep her feet warm and dry in the frozen tundra.
- Traditional mucklucks are crafted from sealskin and lined with fur for insulation.
- She packed a pair of mucklucks for her trip to Alaska.
- The museum displayed authentic mucklucks made by Inuit artisans.
- Mucklucks are designed to provide traction on ice and snow.