Background for heeling

heeling

/ˈhiːlɪŋ/

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verb

To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure.

Examples :

"This bandage will heal your cut."

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To become better or healthy again.

Examples :

"Bandages allow cuts to heal."

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verb

To reconcile, as a breach or difference; to make whole; to free from guilt.

Examples :

"to heal dissensions"

mind soul moral religion philosophy guilt

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verb

To follow at somebody's heels; to chase closely.

Examples :

"She called to her dog to heel."

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verb

To add a heel to, or increase the size of the heel of (a shoe or boot).

Examples :

"The shoemaker is heeling my worn-out boots to make them last longer. "

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verb

To kick with the heel.

Examples :

"The angry donkey started heeling the fence, trying to break free. "

body action sport

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verb

To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, etc.

Examples :

"The tap dancer was heeling loudly, creating a rhythmic beat with each step. "

body action sport dance

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verb

To arm with a gaff, as a cock for fighting.

Examples :

"Before the cockfight, the handler spent time carefully heeling the rooster with sharp metal spurs. "

animal sport weapon

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verb

To hit (the ball) with the heel of the club.

Examples :

"He was frustrated because he kept heeling the golf ball, sending it sharply to the left. "

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verb

To make (a fair catch) standing with one foot forward, the heel on the ground and the toe up.

Examples :

"The football player heeling the ball ensured a fair catch. "

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verb

To incline to one side; to tilt.

Examples :

"The sailboat started heeling sharply to the left as the wind picked up. "

nautical sailing position

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noun

An inclination to one side; a tilt.

Examples :

"The old wooden bookshelf showed a noticeable heeling after years of supporting heavy books, making it look like it was about to fall over. "

nautical sailing vehicle direction position

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verb

To hide, conceal, and keep secret, especially for a secret society (such as the masons).

Examples :

""During their secret meetings, the members were careful to heel all documents that could reveal their plans to outsiders." "

ritual group organization society tradition religion

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verb

(now especially in the phrase "hele in") To cover or conceal (a seedling, plant, roots, etc).

Examples :

"The gardener was heeling in the young tomato plants with straw to protect them from the frost. "

agriculture plant environment