slewed
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of slewed
C19: from slew ²
Example Sentences
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Razi screamed as they slewed to the side and righted themselves again.
From Literature
It was April 1980 and Bernard Hinault, almost unrecognisable beneath a big red balaclava, slewed doggedly on, further into the lead, somehow remaining balanced on the two wheels beneath him.
From BBC
In the fo’c’sle the men huddled and slewed sidelong glances at each other.
From Literature
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, has given an emotional interview about the Duke of Edinburgh and described how the pandemic has “slewed” the grieving process.
From BBC
He struggled to his feet: the terrier released his hold and walked away, his back turned arrogantly but his eyes slewed slyly in his flat head so that he looked almost reptilian.
From Literature
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