slue
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To rotate on an axis.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
slooIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈslu
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
intransitive
To rotate on an axis; to pivot.
Turn sharply; change direction abruptly
intransitive
To slide off course; to skid.
noun
The act of sluing or the place to which something has slued.
A slough; a run or wet place.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To rotate on an axis; to pivot.
Used this way, slue is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
Sense: to rotate on an axis
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