slue

• Устаревший глагол, означающий поворачивать или разворачивать, часто используемый в морском контексте.

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.

   Резко повернуть

   • 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.

   Synonymspivotrotateskewswerveswingturntwistveeryaw

2. Move sidewaysC1formal

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

   Скользить вбок

   • 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.

   Synonymscareenlurchskidslideswerveveer