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  1. 1. n. A slough; a run or wet place. See 2d Slough, 2. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. 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. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. In general, to turn about; to twist; -- often used reflexively and followed by round. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. i. To turn about; to turn from the course; to slip or slide and turn from an expected or desired course; -- often followed by round. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. See Sloough, 2. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. turn sharply; change direction abruptly Source: wordnet
  7. 7. v. move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner Source: wordnet
  8. 8. A slough; a run or wet place. See 2d Slough, 2. 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. 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] Source: webster
  9. 9. To turn about a fixed point, usually the center or axis, as aspar or piece of timber; to turn; -- used also of any heavy body. Source: adambom
  10. 10. v turn sharply; change direction abruptly v move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner Source: ecdict

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