slue

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1. 1.(Naut.) To turn about a fixed point, usually the center or axis, as a spar or piece of timber; to turn; -- used also of any heavy body.
2. 2.In general, to turn about; to twist; -- often used reflexively and followed by round. [Colloq.] They laughed, and slued themselves round. Dickens.
3. 3.To turn about; to turn from the course; to slip or slide and turn from an expected or desired course; -- often followed by round.
4. 4.See Sloough, 2. [Local]

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is to turn about a fixed point, usually the center or axis, as a spar or piece of timber; to turn; -- used also of any heavy body called?
• What is in general, to turn about; to twist; -- often used reflexively and followed by round. [Colloq.] They laughed, and slued themselves round. Dickens called?
• What is to turn about; to turn from the course; to slip or slide and turn from an expected or desired course; -- often followed by round called?