slue

• Verbe vieilli ou technique signifiant faire pivoter, tourner ou déplacer de côté, souvent utilisé dans un contexte maritime ou mécanique.

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.

   virer brusquement

   • 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.

   Synonymespivotrotateskewswerveswingturntwistveeryaw

2. Move sidewaysC1formal

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

   Dévier latéralement

   • 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.

   Synonymescareenlurchskidslideswerveveer