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Heel

/hiːl/

The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.

📖 Definitions of "Heel"

noun
  1. 1

    The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.

  2. 2

    The part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel.

  3. 3

    The rear part of a sock or similar covering for the foot.

  4. 4

    The part of the palm of a hand closest to the wrist.

    "He drove the heel of his hand into the man's nose."

verb
  1. 1

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

    "She called to her dog to heel."

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    To kick with the heel.

  4. 4

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

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