(music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
a disparaging remark; in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion; it is difficult for a woman to understand a mans sensitivity to any slur on his virility
[ Syn: aspersion ]
a blemish made by dirt; he had a smudge on his cheek
slur (n.)
play smoothly or legato; the pianist slurred the most beautiful passage in the sonata'
speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur; your comments are slurring your co-workers'
utter indistinctly
become vague or indistinct; The distinction between the two theories blurred