Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Slough.
How to pronounce slough:
Def 1 US
Def 2 US
Slough - as a noun
A hollow filled with mud
Necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gangrene10sphacelus16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pathology18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)
A stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou)
Example Sentences
"Walking through the slough was difficult due to the thick mud."
"The environmentalist worked to restore the natural habitats of the wetland sloughs."
"We spotted a family of otters playing in the slough."
"The slough was teaming with various species of birds."
"Carelessly dumping waste into the slough is harmful to the ecosystem."
Word Game Points
Is SLOUGH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slough is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SLOUGH has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is SLOUGH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slough is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSLOUGH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is SLOUGH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slough is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSLOUGH has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
