What does BLUED mean?

blued

1. Parts of Speech: verb

2. Definitions: To make something blue in color, or to become blue in color.

3. Pronunciations: US: /bluːd/, UK: /bluːd/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "blued" is the past tense of the verb "blue". It comes from the Old English word "blawian", which means "to make blue". "Blued" is commonly used in the context of firearms, where it refers to the process of treating metal to prevent rusting and give it a blue-black finish.

5. Synonyms: Colored blue, dyed blue, tinted blue.

6. Related Words: baled, blade, braid, build, blend.

7. Example Sentences:

• He blued the metal parts of his gun to protect them from rust.
• She blued her hair with a temporary dye for the party.
• The sky blued as the sun began to set.