Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The muzzle of one of the forward guns was slewing around to bear upon the ship.

From Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 by Barnes, James

To be sure, he sat down most of the way, and was thrown twice when attempting to walk the length of the "turn" while it was slewing around corners.

From Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast by Munroe, Kirk