Heeling

//ˈhiːlɪŋ// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 1
    present participle and gerund of heel form-of, gerund, participle, present

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doggingheelheelleaninglistinglopsided

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"The sheep listened to the pig's request and behaved better than when the dogs were heeling them."

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