slew

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim The act, or process of slewing.
2. isim A device used for slewing.
3. isim A change of position.
4. fiil To rotate or turn something about its axis.
5. fiil To veer a vehicle.
6. fiil To insert extra ticks or skip some ticks of a clock to slowly correct its time.
7. fiil To pivot.
8. fiil To skid.
9. fiil 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.”

10. fiil To make a public mockery of someone through insult or wit.
11. isim Alternative spelling of slough (“a marshy or swampy place”) (reflecting the alternative pronunciation).

    “The prairie round about is wet, at times almost marshy, especially at the borders of the great reedy slews.”

12. fiil simple past of slay
13. isim A large amount.

    “She has a slew of papers and notebooks strewn all over her desk.”

14. isim A crowd or large number of people.