slew1

 
Pronunciation: /sluː/
(also slue)

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