slue

or slew

[ sloo ]

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verb (used with object),slued, slu·ing.

to turn (a mast or other spar) around on its own axis, or without removing it from its place.
to swing around.

verb (used without object),slued, slu·ing.

to turn about; swing around.

noun

the act of sluing.
a position slued to.

Origin of slue

First recorded in 1760–70; origin uncertain

Words Nearby slue

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How to use slue in a sentence

"You don't need to say anything about this to slue Foot," cautioned the boy.
Connie Morgan in the Lumber Camps | James B. Hendryx
It was slue Foot, and he brought 'em a grub stake and some blankets.
Connie Morgan in the Lumber Camps | James B. Hendryx
We want to make as good a showin' as we kin this year, slue Foot.
Connie Morgan in the Lumber Camps | James B. Hendryx
The man that's doing the double crossing is slue Foot Magee.
Connie Morgan in the Lumber Camps | James B. Hendryx
slue Foot glowered: "An' what if I've changed my mind about lettin' ye in?"
Connie Morgan in the Lumber Camps | James B. Hendryx

British Dictionary definitions for slue (1 of 3)

slue¹

/ (sluː) /

noun, verb

a variant spelling (esp US) of slew 2

British Dictionary definitions for slue (2 of 3)

slue²

/ (sluː) /

noun

a variant spelling of slough 1 (def. 2)

British Dictionary definitions for slue (3 of 3)

slue³

/ (sluː) /

noun

US informal a variant spelling of slew 4

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