Slew

Pronunciation

• IPA: /sluː/ (or IPA: /sljuː/ in some regions)
• Rhymes: -uː

From Irish slua ("crowd") (noun only)

Full definition of slew

Noun

1. (US) A large amount.She has a slew of papers and notebooks strewn all over her desk.

In all senses, a mostly British spelling of slue.

Noun

1. The act, or process of slaying.
2. A device used for slaying.
3. A change of position.

Verb

1. (transitive, nautical) To rotate or turn something about its axis.
2. (transitive) To veer a vehicle.
3. (transitive) To insert extra ticks or skip some ticks of a clock to slowly correct its time.
4. (intransitive) To pivot.
5. (intransitive) To skid.
6. (transitive, rail transport) to move something (usually a railway line) sidewaysThe single line was slewed onto the disused up formation to make way for the future redoubling
7. (transitive, British, slang) To make a public mockery of someone through insult or wit.

Verb

1. slew

   (simple past of slay)

Anagrams

• wels