verb
slew
To turn, slide, or swing around suddenly.
The car slews sideways as its tires hit the ice.
Etymology
Origin uncertain. The turning or sliding verb is separate from slew as the past tense of slay or a word for a large amount.
More examples
- The truck slewed across the road when the driver braked.
- A sudden gust slews the small boat around.
- He slews his chair around to face the door.
Forms
slew · slews · slewed · slewing