nounπShareThe rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg."My grandmother tripped on the curb because her heel hurt. "bodypartanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel."My new running shoes have a thick heel to provide good support for my ankles. "wearbodypartitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe rear part of a sock or similar covering for the foot."My new socks have a worn heel, so I need to buy a new pair. "bodywearpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of the palm of a hand closest to the wrist."My grandmother held the teacup by its heel to avoid burning her fingers. "anatomybodypartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the plural) A woman's high-heeled shoe."My sister wore a pair of elegant heels to the dance recital. "wearstyleappearanceitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe back, upper part of the stock."The carpenter carefully sanded the heel of the wooden chair leg. "bodypartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe last or lowest part of anything."the heel of a mast"partpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crust end-piece of a loaf of bread."The baker carefully placed the heel of the loaf of bread on the bottom shelf. "foodpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe base of a bun sliced in half lengthwise."My grandmother used the heel of the bread roll to scoop up the soup. "foodpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA contemptible, inconsiderate or thoughtless person."The new student was a real heel; he constantly interrupted the teacher and made fun of others' answers. "personcharactermoralattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA headlining wrestler regarded as a "bad guy," whose ring persona embodies villainous or reprehensible traits and demonstrates characteristics of a braggart and a bully."The wrestling heel boasted about his victory, acting like a bully to intimidate the other competitors. "entertainmentsportcharactermediastylepersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe cards set aside for later use in a patience or solitaire game."I put the heel of cards aside to play later. "gameentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything resembling a human heel in shape; a protuberance; a knob."The ceramic pot had a small, rounded heel that made it easy to grip. "bodypartanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lower end of a timber in a frame, as a post or rafter."The carpenter carefully measured the heel of the wooden rafter before attaching it to the post. "architecturepartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(specifically) The obtuse angle of the lower end of a rafter set sloping."The carpenter carefully measured the heel of the rafter to ensure the roof's slope was correct. "architecturetechnicalbuildingpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(workman slang) A cyma reversa."The carpenter used a heel to create the decorative molding. "architecturetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe short side of an angled cut."The heel of the triangular piece of wood was only an inch wide. "parttechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe part of a club head's face nearest the shaft."The golfer carefully examined the heel of the golf club before hitting the ball. "sporttechnicalpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lower end of the bit (cutting edge) of an axehead; as opposed to the toe (upper end)."The carpenter carefully sharpened the heel of the axe before chopping wood. "technicalutensilmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn a carding machine, the part of a flat nearest the cylinder."The carding machine's heel is worn smooth from years of use. "machinetechnicalindustrypartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo follow at somebody's heels; to chase closely."She called to her dog to heel."actionpositionanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo add a heel to, or increase the size of the heel of (a shoe or boot)."My dad heeled my work boots because the heels were worn down. "appearancewearessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo kick with the heel."The soccer player heeled the ball towards the goal. "bodyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, etc."The dancers heeled their way across the stage, moving with grace and precision. "actionsportdancebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo arm with a gaff, as a cock for fighting."The farmer heeled the rooster, preparing it for the upcoming cockfight. "animalsportweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit (the ball) with the heel of the club."The golfer heeled the ball towards the green. "sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (a fair catch) standing with one foot forward, the heel on the ground and the toe up."Before the game started, the football player had to heel the ball. "sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of inclining or canting from a vertical position; a cant."The heel of the ladder caused it to lean against the wall, making it unsafe to climb. "positionnauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo incline to one side; to tilt."The old house's roof was beginning to heel to the east, leaning noticeably towards the street. "nauticalsailingpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure."This bandage will heal your cut."medicinebiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become better or healthy again."Bandages allow cuts to heal."medicinephysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reconcile, as a breach or difference; to make whole; to free from guilt."to heal dissensions"moralguiltreligionphilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hide, conceal, and keep secret, especially for a secret society (such as the masons)."The secret club members heeled their meeting place from the curious eyes of the schoolyard. "grouporganizationritualreligionsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(now especially in the phrase "hele in") To cover or conceal (a seedling, plant, roots, etc)."The gardener heeled in the young tomato plants to protect their roots from the frost. "agricultureplantactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading