slue

/slu:/
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slue

The car began to slue on the icy road.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To turn or slide violently or uncontrollably: To move obliquely or sideways, often in a sudden, unplanned, or uncontrolled manner, especially describing a vehicle or object.
    • To pivot or rotate sharply: To change direction abruptly by turning around a central point.
Usage and Examples

  • Verb (to move obliquely/uncontrollably):

    • The truck's tires lost traction, causing the rear end to slue wildly on the icy road.
    • He tried to stop the heavy crate from sluing across the wet deck of the ship.

  • Verb (to turn sharply/pivot):

    • The pilot slued the aircraft around to face the wind for takeoff.
    • With a hard pull on the rope, they slued the barge toward the dock.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
  • "to slue around": This phrasal verb emphasizes a complete or significant turning motion.
    • The tractor-trailer slued around on the highway, blocking both lanes.
  • The word often implies a lack of precise control or a forceful, physical effort to change direction. It is commonly used in contexts involving vehicles, boats, or heavy objects.
Variants and Related Words
  • Slew: This is a common variant spelling and past tense of "slue" (e.g., ). It is also a separate noun meaning "a large number or quantity."
  • Pivot (verb): To turn on or as if on a central point. (More controlled than ).
  • Swivel (verb): To turn around a point or axis. (Implies a smoother, more designed motion).
Synonyms
  • Skid: To slide, typically sideways, without rotating.
  • Veer: To change direction, especially suddenly.
  • Slide: To move smoothly along a surface.
  • Yaw: To deviate temporarily from a straight course, especially of a ship or aircraft.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Slue around/round: To turn or rotate, often forcefully.
    • The crane operator slued the load around to position it over the building.
Related Idioms
  • While there are no common idioms using "slue" itself, the concept is related to idioms about losing control:
    • "To go into a skid/slide": To start sliding uncontrollably.
    • "To whip around": To turn around very quickly.
slue

The car began to slue on the icy road.

Verb
  1. move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
    • the wheels skidded against the sidewalk
  2. turn sharply; change direction abruptly
    • The car cut to the left at the intersection
    • The motorbike veered to the right

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