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.
In general, to turn about; to twist; -- often used reflexively and followed by round. [Colloq.] They laughed, and slued themselves round. Dickens.
To turn about; to turn from the course; to slip or slide and turn from an expected or desired course; -- often followed by round.
See Sloough, 2. [Local]
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