Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slewed
verb
/slooːd/
Definition
Moved or twisted in a way that is not in a straight line; turned off a straight path.
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.
Meaning
To turn or shift to one side; often used in reference to objects or vehicles that are no longer aligned straight.
Synonyms
- swerved
- turned
- skewed
- pivoted