sheer vs slue

sheer is an adjective but slue is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sheer	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
slue	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, sheer and slue are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of sheer include curve, cut, slew, swerve, trend, veer.

sheer (adjective)	slue (adjective)
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
not mixed with extraneous elements
very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
so thin as to transmit light

sheer (verb)	slue (verb)
turn sharply; change direction abruptly	turn sharply; change direction abruptly
cause to sheer	move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

sheer (adverb)	slue (adverb)
completely
straight up or down without a break