What does "slewing" mean?

present participle and gerund of slew

What is a synonym for "slewing"?

Common synonyms include: careen, orientation, pivot, pivoting, reorientation, repositioning.

verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Verb

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present participle and gerund of slew form-of, gerund, participle, present
"Hoisting, derricking, slewing, and travelling are by means of independent 600-volt motors through reduction gearing."

"Hoisting, derricking, slewing, and travelling are by means of independent 600-volt motors through reduction gearing."