Heeling
/ˈhiːlɪŋ/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An inclination to one side; a tilt. countable, uncountable
"One reason why a ship will not sail close-hauled on even keel with helm amidships, is that the masts are too far aft, and this may be proved by a “stiff ship” going “upon a wind” five or six knots an hour without perceptible heelings, […]"
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of heel form-of, gerund, participle, present
Example
More examples"The sheep listened to the pig's request and behaved better than when the dogs were heeling them."