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slew vs side-slip

side-slip vs slew

slew is a noun but side-slip is not a noun.

slew and side-slip both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slew Yes No Yes No
side-slip No No Yes No
As verbs, side-slip is a hyponym of slew; that is, side-slip is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than slew:
  • slew: move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
  • side-slip: slide sideways through the air in a downward direction in an airplane along an inclined lateral axis
Other hyponyms of slew include submarine, skid.
slew (noun) side-slip (noun)
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
slew (verb) side-slip (verb)
turn sharply; change direction abruptly slide sideways through the air in a downward direction in an airplane along an inclined lateral axis
move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
Difference between slew and side-slip

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