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keeling

/ˈkiːlɪŋ/

VERB

1. Leaning or tilting to one side

The act of leaning, inclining, or tilting sideways, especially when a boat or ship becomes unbalanced and leans to one side.

1.1. Boats and ships leaning sideways

Used to describe a boat or ship leaning or tilting to one side while moving or floating on water, often because of wind, waves, or an imbalance in weight.

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Examples

  • The sailboat gently rocked, keeling with the rhythm of the waves.
  • As the wind picked up, the ship started keeling to one side.
  • The experienced sailor adjusted the sails to prevent the boat from keeling too much.
  • A sudden gust of wind had the small boat keeling dangerously.
  • The yacht smoothly navigated the water, elegantly keeling in the breeze.

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