Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slewed
verb
/slooːd/
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Definition
Moved or twisted in a way that is not in a straight line; turned off a straight path.
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Examples
- The car slewed across the icy road.
- As the plane began to descend, it slewed to the left.
- The tree slewed under the force of the strong winds.
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Meaning
To turn or shift to one side; often used in reference to objects or vehicles that are no longer aligned straight.
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Synonyms
- swerved
- turned
- skewed
- pivoted