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View synonyms for slue
slue
or slew
[ sloo ]
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.
slue
1/ sluː /
slue
2/ sluː /
noun
- a variant spelling of slough 1
slue
3/ sluː /
noun
- a variant spelling (esp US) of slew 2
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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.
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It was Slue Foot, and he brought 'em a grub stake and some blankets.
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We want to make as good a showin' as we kin this year, Slue Foot.
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The man that's doing the double crossing is Slue Foot Magee.
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Slue Foot glowered: "An' what if I've changed my mind about lettin' ye in?"
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