slue

• Veralteter Verb, das drehen oder wenden bedeutet, häufig im seemännischen Kontext verwendet.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to turn or swing around, often used in nautical contexts.

1. Turn sharplyC1formal

   To change direction abruptly, often with a twisting or rotating motion.

   Sich abrupt drehen

   • The driver slued the car to avoid hitting the deer.
   • The boat slued around in the strong current.
   • He slued the wheel sharply to the left.

   Synonymepivotrotateskewswerveswingturntwistveeryaw

2. Move sidewaysC1formal

   To move obliquely or sideways, often in an uncontrolled or sliding manner.

   Seitwärts rutschen

   • The truck slued on the icy road.
   • The heavy load caused the trailer to slue sideways.
   • She lost her footing and slued down the muddy slope.

   Synonymecareenlurchskidslideswerveveer