1. turning or rotating something, especially a large object, around a fixed point
Usage: often used with machinery or vehicles
2. moving or sliding sideways in an uncontrolled way

1. the action of turning or rotating something around a fixed point
Usage: technical

Examples

• The crane operator was slewing the boom to position it over the load.
• The car went slewing across the icy road after hitting the patch.
• The tank’s turret was slewing left to track the target.
• She lost control and the vehicle started slewing toward the ditch.
• The slewing motion of the excavator allowed it to work in a full circle.
• The ship was slewing dangerously in the rough seas.