Slew (verb)

Turn (something) sharply, especially in a vehicle.

Origin:

Late middle english (as a noun in the sense "large quantity"): from irish and scottish gaelic sluagh "host, multitude".

Examples:

1. He slewed the car around the corner.
2. She slewed the boat to avoid hitting the rocks.
3. The driver slewed the truck to avoid a collision.
4. He slewed his chair around to face the window.
5. The horse slewed its head to one side to avoid the fly.