Meaning of the word slew in English

What does slew mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

slew

US /sluː/
UK /sluː/
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Noun

a large number or quantity of something

Example:
The company released a slew of new products this year.
There has been a slew of complaints about the new law.

Past Tense

past tense of slay: to kill a person or animal in a violent way

Example:
The knight slew the dragon with his sword.
David slew Goliath with a single stone.

Verb

to turn or slide violently or uncontrollably in a particular direction

Example:
The car slewed across the icy road.
He slewed the crane around to the left.