heel2
Syllabification: (heel)
Pronunciation: /hēl/
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Definition of heel
verb
- (of a boat or ship) be tilted temporarily by the pressure of wind or by an uneven distribution of weight on board. Compare with list2.
noun
Origin:
late 16th century: from obsolete heeld, hield 'incline', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hellen