Heeling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Heeling is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of heel.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of heel.
More Meanings
- (nautical) An inclination to one side; a tilt.
Example Sentences
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, […]
Word Forms
- heelings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reheel, bounder, hound, blackguard, counter, dog.
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