slew

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Noun

1. The act, or process of slewing.
2. A device used for slewing.
3. A change of position. A lateral swaying or tendency to sway.
4. A lateral swaying or tendency to sway.

Verb

1. To rotate or turn something about its axis.
2. To veer a vehicle.
3. To insert extra ticks or skip some ticks of a clock to slowly correct its time.
4. To pivot.
5. To skid.
6. To move something (usually a railway line) sideways.
   • The single line was slewed onto the disused up formation to make way for the future redoubling.
7. To make a public mockery of someone through insult or wit.

Noun

1. Alternative spelling of slough (“a marshy or swampy place”) .

Verb

1. simple past of slay

Noun

1. A large amount.
   • She has a slew of papers and notebooks strewn all over her desk.
2. A crowd or large number of people.

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