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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

sluing

/sluːɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does sluing mean?

verb

To turn or move something so that one end or side slides or glides past another, typically in a smooth and continuous motion. In nautical contexts, to turn a ship so that its bow or stern passes through a narrow channel or between two obstacles.

Example

"The sailor expertly slued the boat through the narrow strait."

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