Slew

Definitions

1. The act, or process of slewing.
2. Alternative spelling of slough (“a marshy or swampy place”) (reflecting the alternative pronunciation).
   alt-of, alternative
3. A large amount.
4. A device used for slewing.
5. A crowd or large number of people.
6. A change of position.

Equivalents

Examples

“The prairie round about is wet⟳, at times almost marshy, especially at the borders of the great reedy slews.”

“She has a slew of papers and notebooks strewn all over her desk.”

“There has been a slew of documents about Scottish transport⟳ planning in recent weeks.”

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