English dictionary

slewing Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: S L UW1 IH0 NG

What Does Slewing Mean?

As a verb, slewing means present participle and gerund of slew.

To rotate or turn something about its axis.
To veer a vehicle.
To insert extra ticks or skip some ticks of a clock to slowly correct its time.
To pivot.
To skid.
To move something (usually a railway line) sideways
The single line was slewed onto the disused up formation to make way for the future redoubling.
To make a public mockery of someone through insult or wit.

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