A Quick and Simple Dictionary

slew

1. Noun.  (US) A large number.
2. Noun.  The act, or process of slaying.
3. Noun.  A device used for slaying.
4. Noun.  A change of position.
5. Verb.  (transitive, nautical) To rotate or turn something about its axis.
6. Verb.  (transitive) To veer a vehicle.
7. Verb.  (transitive) To insert extra ticks or skip some ticks of a clock to slowly correct its time.
8. Verb.  (intransitive) To pivot.
9. Verb.  (intransitive) To skid.
10. Verb.  (transitive, rail transport) to move something (usually a railway line) sideways.
11. Verb.  (transitive, British) To make a public mockery of someone through insult or wit.
12. Verb.  (simple past of, slay) .