1. plural of heeling; the act of tilting or leaning to one side, especially of a ship or boat
Usage: nautical; often used in sailing contexts
2. plural of heeling; the action of a dog following closely at a person's heels during training or walking
Usage: dog training

Examples

• The sailboat's heelings during the storm made the crew nervous.
• The captain adjusted the sails to reduce the vessel's heelings.
• The dog's heelings improved significantly after weeks of obedience training.
• Proper heelings technique is essential in competitive dog shows.
• The repeated heelings of the boat caused some cargo to shift.
• Her puppy's heelings were perfect during the morning walk.