Slue /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Slued; p. pr. & vb. n. Sluing

1. 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. (Naut.)
2. In general, to turn about; to twist; -- often used reflexively and followed by round. [Colloq.]

   They laughed, and slued themselves round.

1. To turn about; to turn from the course; to slip or slide and turn from an expected or desired course; -- often followed by round.

1. See Sloough, 2. [Local]