heeling

noun

heeling

noun

/ˈhiːlɪŋ/

1

Nautical, Transport 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:

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