heeling en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) An inclination to one side; a tilt.
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, […]
1871, The Nautical Magazine, volume 40, page 405:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| heelings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
es escora (inclination to one side) · fi kallistuminen (inclination to one side)