# heeling

Pronunciation: say "HEE-ling" /ˈhilɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of heel. — present participle and gerund of heel
   - Simple: The -ing form of heel. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _The yacht was heeling steeply as the afternoon breeze freshened._
   - _Heeling a young retriever takes patience and consistent practice._

## Noun

2. A leaning to one side; a tilt, as when a boat inclines under the force of the wind.
   - Simple: A lean or tilt to one side, like a boat tipping in the wind.
   - _The yacht's heeling increased alarmingly as the squall hit._
   - _A slight heeling to port suggested the cargo below had shifted._

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