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heeld

verbsea

Lean or tip over; cause to capsize

To lean or slant; also to tip over or cause to tip over (cap­sise).

Example in use

Da boat heeld ower in da gale.

Pronunciation

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/HEELD/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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