Definitions

1. noun

a large number or amount of something

“The new policy brought a slew of complaints from the community.”

2. verb

to kill or destroy a large number of animals, especially birds, at one time

“The hunters slew dozens of geese in the morning.”

3. verb

to kill or destroy someone or something

“The hero slew the dragon to save the kingdom.”

4. verb

to cut down or destroy something, especially a tree

“The farmer slew the diseased tree to prevent it from spreading.”