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v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Slued p. pr. & vb. n. Sluing ] [ Prov. E. slew to turn round, Scot. to lean or incline to a side; cf. Icel. sn&unr_;a to turn, bend. ] [ Written also slew. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. In general, to turn about; to twist; -- often used reflexively and followed by round. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

They laughed, and slued themselves round. Dickens. [ 1913 Webster ]