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slur

/slɜː(ɹ)/

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noun

An insult or slight.

Examples :

"a racial slur"

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noun

A set of notes that are played legato, without separate articulation.

Examples :

"The piano piece had a beautiful slur on the first four notes, creating a smooth, flowing sound. "

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noun

The symbol indicating a legato passage, written as an arc over the slurred notes (not to be confused with a tie).

Examples :

"The music teacher showed the students how to play the slurred notes by drawing an arc-shaped slur over the two notes. "

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noun

A trick or deception.

Examples :

"The salesman's slur convinced the elderly woman to buy a product she didn't need. "

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noun

In knitting machines, a device for depressing the sinkers successively by passing over them.

Examples :

"The technician adjusted the slur on the knitting machine to ensure the sinkers moved smoothly and produced an even fabric. "

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verb

To insult or slight.

Examples :

"The student was upset because the teacher slurred his name during the announcement. "

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verb

To run together; to articulate poorly.

Examples :

"to slur syllables; He slurs his speech when he is drunk."

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verb

To play legato or without separate articulation; to connect (notes) smoothly.

Examples :

"The pianist slurred the notes in the melody, creating a smooth and flowing sound. "

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verb

To soil; to sully; to contaminate; to disgrace.

Examples :

"The spilled coffee slurred the new carpet, leaving a noticeable stain. "

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verb

To cover over; to disguise; to conceal; to pass over lightly or with little notice.

Examples :

"To avoid embarrassment, the student slurred over the part of the presentation where he hadn't prepared. "

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verb

To cheat, as by sliding a die; to trick.

Examples :

"To win the board game, he slurred the dice, hoping to roll a higher number. "

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verb

To blur or double, as an impression from type; to mackle.

Examples :

"The old printing press would sometimes slur the letters, making the words look fuzzy and hard to read. "

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