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View synonyms for slue

slue

or slew

[ sloo ]

verb (used with object)

, slued, slu·ing.
  1. to turn (a mast or other spar) around on its own axis, or without removing it from its place.
  2. to swing around.

verb (used without object)

, slued, slu·ing.
  1. to turn about; swing around.

noun

  1. the act of sluing.
  2. a position slued to.

slue

1

/ sluː /

noun

  1. informal.
    a variant spelling of slew 4
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

slue

2

/ sluː /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of slough 1
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

slue

3

/ sluː /

noun

  1. a variant spelling (esp US) of slew 2
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of slue1

First recorded in 1760–70; origin uncertain
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Example Sentences

"You don't need to say anything about this to Slue Foot," cautioned the boy.

It was Slue Foot, and he brought 'em a grub stake and some blankets.

We want to make as good a showin' as we kin this year, Slue Foot.

The man that's doing the double crossing is Slue Foot Magee.

Slue Foot glowered: "An' what if I've changed my mind about lettin' ye in?"

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