What does SLUES mean?

Slues 1. Parts of Speech:

Slues is a verb.

2. Definitions:

1. To turn or twist to one side, as a vehicle.

2. To turn or twist around a fixed point; pivot.

3. To turn (a ship) to leeward.

4. To cause (something) to rotate or turn in a particular direction.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /sluz/

UK: /sluːz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "slues" originated from the Dutch word "sluis," which means "sluice." It was first used in the 19th century to describe the act of turning a ship to leeward. Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include the act of turning or twisting anything to one side or around a fixed point.

Today, "slues" is used mainly in nautical contexts, but it can also be used in a more general sense to describe any kind of turning or twisting movement.

5. Synonyms:

rotate, twist, turn, pivot, swivel, veer, wheel

6. Related Words:

clues, flues, glues, slued, slues

7. Example Sentences:

1. The captain slued the ship around to avoid the rocks.

2. She slued the car to the left to avoid hitting the deer.

3. The crane operator slued the load into position.

4. He slued his eyes to the left to get a better view of the painting.