Meaning & use
Heeling
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Tilting or leaning over to one side, especially said of a ship or boat under the pressure of wind or waves.
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The sailboat was heeling sharply as it rounded the buoy in the gusty wind.
Passengers gripped the rail as the ferry began heeling in the rough sea.
A note on using this word
In sailing, controlled heeling actually helps a boat move efficiently, unlike "capsizing," which describes a dangerous, uncontrolled tip.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
Walking obediently close to an owner's side, said of a dog
The trainer praised the puppy for heeling perfectly on the leash.
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