slew

1. The act, or process of slewing.
2. A device used for slewing.
3. A change of position.

1. To rotate or turn something about its axis.
2. To veer a vehicle.
3. To insert extra ticks or skip some ticks of a clock to slowly correct its time.
4. To pivot.
5. To skid.
6. 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.

7. To make a public mockery of someone through insult or wit.

noun

A wet place; a river inlet.

1. To kill, murder.

   Our foes must all be slain.

2. To eradicate or stamp out.

   You must slay these thoughts.

3. (by extension) To defeat, overcome (in a competition or contest).

   1956, “Giants Slay Bears in Pro Title Battle”, in Lodi News-Sentinel, 1956 December 31, page 8.

4. To delight or overwhelm, especially with laughter.

   Ha ha! You slay me!

5. To amaze, stun or otherwise incapacitate by awesomeness; to be awesome at something; to kill (slang sense).
6. To have sex with

1. A large amount.

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