slew
/sluː//slɪu/
noun
- 1
The act, or process of slewing.
- 2
A device used for slewing.
- 3
A change of position.
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
A wet place; a river inlet.
verb
- 1
To kill, murder.
“Our foes must all be slain.”
- 2
To eradicate or stamp out.
“You must slay these thoughts.”
- 3
(by extension) To defeat, overcome (in a competition or contest).
“1956, “Giants Slay Bears in Pro Title Battle”, in Lodi News-Sentinel, 1956 December 31, page 8.”
- 4
To delight or overwhelm, especially with laughter.
“Ha ha! You slay me!”
- 5
To amaze, stun or otherwise incapacitate by awesomeness; to be awesome at something; to kill (slang sense).
- 6
To have sex with
noun
- 1
A large amount.
“She has a slew of papers and notebooks strewn all over her desk.”
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