Associations to the word «Slue»
Noun
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Wiktionary
SLUE, verb. (transitive) (nautical) To rotate something on an axis.
SLUE, verb. (transitive) To turn something sharply.
SLUE, verb. (intransitive) To rotate on an axis; to pivot.
SLUE, verb. (intransitive) To slide off course; to skid.
SLUE, noun. The act of sluing or the place to which something has slued.
SLUE, noun. A slough; a run or wet place.
Dictionary definition
SLUE, verb. Turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right".
SLUE, verb. Move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk".
Wise words
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as
effective as a rightly timed pause.