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slewed

/sluːd/ /slud/

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verb

To rotate or turn something about its axis.

Examples :

"The stagehand slewed the spotlight to focus on the actor. "

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verb

To veer a vehicle.

Examples :

"The car slewed on the icy road, nearly hitting the mailbox. "

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verb

To insert extra ticks or skip some ticks of a clock to slowly correct its time.

Examples :

"The technician slewed the clock forward a few seconds each day until it was perfectly synchronized with the atomic clock. "

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verb

Examples :

"The car slewed suddenly on the icy road, almost hitting the curb. "

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verb

Examples :

"The car slewed on the icy road. "

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verb

To move something (usually a railway line) sideways

Examples :

"The single line was slewed onto the disused up formation to make way for the future redoubling."

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verb

To make a public mockery of someone through insult or wit.

Examples :

"The comedian slewed the politician during his stand-up routine, exaggerating his policies and making him look foolish. "

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adjective

Somewhat drunk; tipsy.

Examples :

"After a couple of glasses of wine, my aunt became quite slewed and started telling funny stories. "

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