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slew1

Pronunciation: /sluː/
(also slue)
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Definition of slew

verb

  • 1 [no object, with adverbial of direction] turn or slide violently or uncontrollably: [no object]:the Renault slewed from side to side in the snow [with object]:he slewed the aircraft round before it settled on the runway
  • 2 [no object] (of an electronic device) undergo slewing.

noun

[in singular]
  • a violent or uncontrollable sliding movement: I was assaulted by the thump and slew of the van

Origin:

mid 18th century (originally in nautical use): of unknown origin

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