heelings

/ˈhiːlɪŋz/
noun
  1. Plural of heeling; instances of a boat leaning to one side, or the act of a dog following closely at a person's heel.
    • The trainer corrected the puppy's heelings during the walk.
    • The ship's heelings became more extreme as the wind picked up.
    • The sailor noted the heelings of the boat during the storm.
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