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slew

A slew is a large quantity of something. (noun)

When you have 200 pairs of shoes, this is an example of a situation where you have a slew of shoes.

To slew is to slide or skid uncontrollably in a particular direction. (verb)

When a van begins to slide uncontrollably left because of ice, this is an example of slew.

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