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Definition of Slue
1. Verb. Turn sharply; change direction abruptly. "The motorbike veered to the right"
Generic synonyms: Turn
Specialized synonyms: Peel Off, Yaw
Derivative terms: Curve, Curve, Swerve, Swerve, Swerving, Trend, Veering
2. Verb. Move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner. "The wheels skidded against the sidewalk"
Specialized synonyms: Submarine, Skid, Side-slip
Generic synonyms: Glide
Derivative terms: Skid, Slide, Slide, Slide, Slider, Slip
Also: Slip Up
Definition of Slue
1. v. t. To turn about a fixed point, usually the center or axis, as a spar or piece of timber; to turn; -- used also of any heavy body.
2. v. i. To turn about; to turn from the course; to slip or slide and turn from an expected or desired course; -- often followed by round.
3. n. See Sloough, 2.
Definition of Slue
1. Verb. (transitive nautical) To rotate something on an axis. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To turn something sharply. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) To rotate on an axis; to pivot. ¹
4. Verb. (intransitive) To slide off course; to skid. ¹
5. Noun. The act of sluing or the place to which something has slued. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Slue
1. to cause to move sideways [v SLUED, SLUING, SLUES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Slue
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