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
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 2
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Feb 19, 2026 Washington State Department of Transportation (.gov)
Feb 19, 2026 Washington State Department of Transportation (.gov)