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Definition of Slew
1. Noun. (often followed by 'of') a large number or amount or extent. "A wad of money"
Generic synonyms: Large Indefinite Amount, Large Indefinite Quantity
Specialized synonyms: Deluge, Flood, Inundation, Torrent, Haymow
Derivative terms: Heap, Heap, Pile, Plenteous, Wad
2. Verb. Turn sharply; change direction abruptly. "The motorbike veered to the right"
Generic synonyms: Turn
Specialized synonyms: Peel Off, Yaw
Derivative terms: Curve, Curve, Swerve, Swerve, Swerving, Trend, Veering
3. Verb. Move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner. "The wheels skidded against the sidewalk"
Specialized synonyms: Submarine, Skid, Side-slip
Generic synonyms: Glide
Derivative terms: Skid, Slide, Slide, Slide, Slider, Slip
Also: Slip Up
Definition of Slew
1. v. t. See Slue.
2. n. A wet place; a river inlet.
Definition of Slew
1. Noun. (American English) A large amount. ¹
2. Noun. The act, or process of slaying. ¹
3. Noun. A device used for slaying. ¹
4. Noun. A change of position. ¹
5. Verb. (transitive nautical) To rotate or turn something about its axis. ¹
6. Verb. (transitive) To veer a vehicle. ¹
7. Verb. (transitive) To insert extra ticks or skip some ticks of a clock to slowly correct its time. ¹
8. Verb. (intransitive) To pivot. ¹
9. Verb. (intransitive) To skid. ¹
10. Verb. (transitive rail transport) to move something (usually a railway line) sideways ¹
11. Verb. (transitive British slang) To make a public mockery of someone through insult or wit. ¹
12. Verb. (simple past of slay) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Slew
1. to slue [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: slue
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