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/sluː//slɪu/Definitions
The act, or process of slewing.
A device used for slewing.
A change of position.
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To rotate or turn something about its axis.
To veer a vehicle.
To insert extra ticks or skip some ticks of a clock to slowly correct its time.
To pivot.
/sluː//slɪu/Definitions
A wet place; a river inlet.
/sluː//slɪu/Definitions
To kill, murder.
Example: Our foes must all be slain.
To eradicate or stamp out.
Example: You must slay these thoughts.
(by extension) To defeat, overcome (in a competition or contest).
Example: 1956, “Giants Slay Bears in Pro Title Battle”, in Lodi News-Sentinel, 1956 December 31, page 8.
To delight or overwhelm, especially with laughter.
Example: Ha ha! You slay me!
/sluː//slɪu/Definitions
A large amount.
Example: She has a slew of papers and notebooks strewn all over her desk.