Question 1

What does "heel over" mean?

Accepted Answer

For a sailing vessel to lean or tilt to one side, typically caused by wind pressure on the sails.

Question 2

How do you use "heel over" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

As the squall hit, the yacht heeled over sharply and we all grabbed the railings.

Question 3

Is "heel over" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"heel over" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Primarily a nautical/sailing term. 'Heel' is the standard sailing term for a boat's sideways tilt. Can also be used loosely of any object tilting over.

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