slough
Definitions
Noun
- Necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
- A hollow filled with mud
- A stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou)
- Any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)
Verb
- Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
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Term
Definitions: 5
Fragments: 2
Sound Alikes: 4
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Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
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📰 This Word in the News:
Hike of the week: Quiet trails at Famosa Slough are a no brainer for an easy summertime stroll
Jul 10, 2026 San Diego Union-Tribune
Jul 10, 2026 San Diego Union-Tribune
‘Slough is like an experiment’: Europe’s largest datacentre hub leaves town sweltering | Extreme heat
Jun 26, 2026 The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 The Guardian
Legislature denies $125 million funding request to expand Camas Slough Bridge on Highway 14
Apr 2, 2026 Camas-Washougal Post-Record
Apr 2, 2026 Camas-Washougal Post-Record
Police raids see Slough pair arrested on suspicion of money laundering and fraud
Jul 23, 2026 Maidenhead Advertiser
Jul 23, 2026 Maidenhead Advertiser
School Board incumbent Bev Slough says consistency is key as race heats up
Jun 26, 2026 St. Johns Citizen
Jun 26, 2026 St. Johns Citizen