English

Pronunciation
IPA|/slu�/
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-u�|-u�

Etymology 1
From Ir. term|slua||crowd (noun only)

Noun
en-noun

1. US A large number.

#:She has a slew of papers and notebooks strewn all over her desk.

Etymology 2
In all senses, a mostly British spelling of term|slue.

Noun
en-noun

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

Verb
en-verb

1. transitive To rotate or turn something about its axis.
2. transitive To veer a vehicle.
3. intransitive To pivot.
4. intransitive To skid.
5. transitive To make a public mockery of someone through insult or wit. (British slang)

Verb
slew

1. Simple past of the verb to slay

See also
slain

et:slew
fr:slew
te:slew

Category:English simple past forms

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