Heel
Sea Terms
The lowest end of a mast; the aftermost part of the keel; the lowest part of the stern-post; a vessel heels when she lies over on her side in sailing; a vessel goes round on her heel when she wears ship short round.
The lowest end of a mast; the aftermost part of the keel; the lowest part of the stern-post; a vessel heels when she lies over on her side in sailing; a vessel goes round on her heel when she wears ship short round.