Slue v. t. [imp. & p. p. Slued p. pr. & vb. n. Sluing ] [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.
2. In general, to turn about; to twist; -- often used reflexively and followed by round. [Colloq.]
They laughed, and slued themselves round. --Dickens.