Definitions for: Slue


[v] move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk"
[v] turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right"



Webster (1913) Definition: Slue, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Slued; p. pr. & vb. n.
Sluing.] [Prov. E. slew to turn round, Scot. to lean or
incline to a side; cf. Icel. sn?a to turn, bend.] [Written
also slew.]
1. (Naut.) To turn about a fixed point, usually the center or
axis, as a spar or piece of timber; to turn; -- used also
of any heavy body.

2. In general, to turn about; to twist; -- often used
reflexively and followed by round. [Colloq.]

They laughed, and slued themselves round. --Dickens.


Slue, v. i.
To turn about; to turn from the course; to slip or slide and
turn from an expected or desired course; -- often followed by
round.


Slue, n.
See Sloough, 2. [Local]

Synonyms: curve, cut, sheer, skid, slew, slide, slip, swerve, trend, veer

See Also: blunder, glide, peel off, side-slip, slip up, stumble, submarine, trip up, turn, yaw

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