Slewed: meaning, definitions and examples

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slewed

 

[ sluหd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

position change

To slewed means to rotate or change direction suddenly. It is often used in contexts involving vehicles or machinery that can change their orientation or course abruptly. This term can also be applied metaphorically to describe a change in focus or perspective. The word suggests a somewhat chaotic or uncontrolled movement, indicating an abrupt shift rather than a smooth transition.

Synonyms

angled, pivoted, swerved, turned.

Examples of usage

  • The car slewed across the icy road.
  • He slewed the camera to capture the scene.
  • The ship slewed to avoid the oncoming wave.

Translations

Translations of the word "slewed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inclinado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค•เคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geneigt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ miring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั…ะธะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochylony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚พใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inclinรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inclinada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์šธ์–ด์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naklonฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naklonenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ€พๆ–œ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagnjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hallaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะธัั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meyilli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inclinado

Etymology

The word 'slew' has its origins in the Old Norse word 'slรบรฐa', meaning 'to slide' or 'to slither'. This etymology reflects the movement aspect that the word conveys. It was adopted into Middle English, where it developed a broader range of meanings related to rotation and pivoting. Over time, the term has found its way into various fields, notably in mechanics and automotive contexts, signifying a directional change. In contemporary usage, 'slewed' can describe both physical movements as well as metaphorical shifts in opinion or focus, showcasing the word's versatility. As language evolved, so did the applications of 'slewed', incorporating it into technical jargon and everyday speech, particularly in scenarios where abrupt changes are involved.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,679, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.