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heeling Meaning & Definition

/ˈhiːlɪŋ/

What Does Heeling Mean?

Heeling is a verb that means present participle and gerund of heel. As a noun, it means An inclination to one side; a tilt.

Quick Facts About Heeling

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/ˈhiːlɪŋ/
Synonymsget better, recover and cure
Pluralheelings

Heeling Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of heel

Heeling as a Noun

  1. An inclination to one side; a tilt.

Verb

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

    This bandage will heal your cut.

  2. To become better or healthy again.

    Bandages allow cuts to heal.

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

    to heal dissensions

Verb

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

    She called to her dog to heel.

  2. To add a heel to, or increase the size of the heel of (a shoe or boot).
  3. To kick with the heel.
  4. To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, etc.
  5. To arm with a gaff, as a cock for fighting.
  6. To hit (the ball) with the heel of the club.
  7. To make (a fair catch) standing with one foot forward, the heel on the ground and the toe up.

Verb

  1. To incline to one side; to tilt.

Verb

  1. To hide, conceal, and keep secret, especially for a secret society (such as the masons).
  2. (now especially in the phrase "hele in") To cover or conceal (a seedling, plant, roots, etc).

Synonyms of Heeling

Heeling synonyms and antonyms →

Heeling in a Sentence

This bandage will heal your cut.

Bandages allow cuts to heal.

to heal dissensions

She called to her dog to heel.

Word Forms & Grammar

heeling

heeling (countable and uncountable, plural heelings)

Words That Rhyme With Heeling

Heeling: Your Questions Answered

Is heeling a verb or a noun?

Heeling is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for heeling?

You can replace heeling with words such as get better, recover and cure. See the full list of heeling synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of heeling?

The plural of heeling is heelings.

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