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: to turn (something, such as a telescope or a ship's spar) about a fixed point that is usually the axis. : to turn, twist, or swing about : pivot. : skid. Did you know? Slew appeared as an American colloquialism in the early 19th century.
Synonyms for SLEW: loads, ton, dozen, plenty, bunch, lot, deal, pile; Antonyms of SLEW: handful, bit, suspicion, spot, sprinkling, taste, strain, hint
Of all the many nouns referring to a large group of things, one of the most fun is slew, as in "I saw a whole slew of birds in the tree by the river." American English is constantly evolving, its richness coming from the many languages feeding into it.
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SLEW definition: 1. a large amount or number: 2. (of a vehicle) to turn or be turned round suddenly and awkwardly…. Learn more.
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One of the most common definitions of "slew" is to cause to turn or slide, often in a sloppy or uncontrolled manner. For example, a driver might slew their car around a sharp corner, or a large ship might slew off course in high seas.
