Meaning
7 senses(transitive)To rotate or turn something about its axis.
(transitive)To veer a vehicle.
(transitive)To insert extra ticks or skip some ticks of a clock to slowly correct its time.
(intransitive)To pivot.
(intransitive)To skid.
(transitive)To move something (usually a railway line) sideways.
The single line was slewed onto the disused up formation to make way for the future redoubling.
move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
(UK, slang, transitive)To make a public mockery of someone through insult or wit.
Examples
9 sentencesTom slew the dragon.
Tom slew the monster.
The prince slew the dragon.
Принц убив дракона. — deniko
ruПринц убил дракона. — marafon
deDer Prinz erschlug den Drachen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
A slew of corporate logos adorned the entrance to the soccer match.
ruВход на стадион был обильно украшен корпоративными логотипами. — shanghainese
He slew his children, his wife, his concubines, and his servants.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
In all senses, a mostly British spelling of slue.In all senses, a mostly British spelling of slue.
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Forms
slews, slewing, slewed, slewedSynonyms
10 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle