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slew

The correct spelling is slew.

How to pronounce slew

/sluː/
noun

IPA: /sluː/

Say it like: Sle-w

The correct spelling is slew. The act, or process of slewing. For example: "The single line was slewed onto the disused up formation to make way for the future redoubling."

Usage Examples

The single line was slewed onto the disused up formation to make way for the future redoubling.

Our foes must all be slain.

You must slay these thoughts.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act, or process of slewing.
  2. 2.A device used for slewing.
  3. 3.A change of position.
  4. 4.A wet place; a river inlet.
  5. 5.A large amount.

verb

  1. 1.To rotate or turn something about its axis.
  2. 2.To veer a vehicle.
  3. 3.To insert extra ticks or skip some ticks of a clock to slowly correct its time.
  4. 4.To pivot.
  5. 5.To skid.

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