slew

³slew

verb \ˈslü\

Definition of SLEW

transitive verb

1

: to turn (as a telescope or a ship's spar) about a fixed point that is usually the axis

2

: to cause to skid : veer <slew a car around a turn>

intransitive verb

1

: to turn, twist, or swing about : pivot

2

: skid

Variants of SLEW

slew also slue \ˈslü\

Examples of SLEW

1. He slewed the telescope three degrees south.

Origin of SLEW

origin unknown

First Known Use: circa 1769

Rhymes with SLEW

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