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slue

or slew

[ sloo ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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

/ sluː /

noun

See slew
a variant spelling (esp US) of slew 2

slue

/ sluː /

noun

See slew
informal.
a variant spelling of slew 4

slue

/ sluː /

noun

See slough
a variant spelling of slough 1

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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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