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