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    slew
    /sluː/

    verb

    • 1. turn or slide violently or uncontrollably: "the Renault slewed from side to side in the snow"
    • 2. (of an electronic device) undergo slewing.

    noun

    • 1. a violent or uncontrollable sliding movement: "I was assaulted by the thump and slew of the van"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSLEW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Slew can be a noun meaning a large amount or number, or a verb meaning to turn or be turned round suddenly and awkwardly. Learn how to use slew in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › slewSlew Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Slew can be a noun meaning a large number or a verb meaning to turn, twist, or skid. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and related words of slew from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › slewSlew - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    noun. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent. “a slew of journalists” synonyms: batch, deal, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful, heap, lot, mass, mess, mickle, mint, mountain, muckle, passel, peck, pile, plenty, pot, quite a little, raft, sight, spate, stack, tidy sum, wad. see more. verb.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › slewSlew - definition of slew by The Free Dictionary

    Slew can be a noun meaning a large amount or number, or a verb meaning to turn sharply or rotate. It can also be a past tense of slay or a variant of slough. See examples, synonyms and translations.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › slewSLEW Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    a large number or quantity: a whole slew of people. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of slew 1. 1830–40, Americanism; < Irish sluagh crowd, throng, army, host. Discover More. Example Sentences. Lam is hoping for a slew of college acceptances come spring. From Washington Post.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSLEW definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Slew can be a verb, a noun, or a variant spelling of slough. As a verb, it means to slide or twist, or to kill. As a noun, it means a large number or a lot, or a type of mud.

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › slewSlew Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Slew can be a noun meaning a large number or amount, or a verb meaning to turn, rotate, or kill. Learn the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and examples of slew from YourDictionary.