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Heeling — is the lean caused by the wind s force on the sails of a sailing vessel. See the description under Sailing … Wikipedia
Heeling — Heel Heel, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Heeled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Heeling}.] 1. To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, and the like. [R.] [1913 Webster] I cannot sing, Nor heel the high lavolt. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To add a heel… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Heeling error — Heel Heel (h[=e]l), v. i. [OE. helden to lean, incline, AS. heldan, hyldan; akin to Icel. halla, Dan. helde, Sw. h[ a]lla to tilt, pour, and perh. to E. hill.] (Naut.) To lean or tip to one side, as a ship; as, the ship heels aport; the boat… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
heeling dog — /ˈhilɪŋ dɒg/ (say heeling dog) noun NZ → heeler (def. 2) …
heeling error — noun Etymology: from present part of heel (III) : a deviation of a compass due to a ship s heeling which causes vertical magnetic forces to have a horizontal component and transverse horizontal magnetic forces to have a vertical component … Useful english dictionary
heeling — n. act of a ship tilting away from the wind (Sailing) hɪËl n. back part of the foot; part of a sock or stocking which covers the heel; back part of the sole of a shoe; scoundrel, dishonorable person v. put a heel on a shoe … English contemporary dictionary
heeling — heelˈing noun 1. A heel piece (Spenser) 2. The act of making or attaching a heel • • • Main Entry: ↑heel … Useful english dictionary
heeling tank — Naut. either of two lateral ballast tanks permitting an icebreaker to heel and crush ice to either side. * * * … Universalium
Heeling Stick Search — A riding crop or other item carried and used on the dog to remind it of its proper place. This is not used to abuse the dog, rather provide a gentle, but firm, reminder of the place … Hunting glossary
heeling boom — noun see heel boom … Useful english dictionary
