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heel

/hiːl/

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noun

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

Examples :

"My grandmother tripped on the curb because her heel hurt. "

body part anatomy essential

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

Examples :

"My new running shoes have a thick heel to provide good support for my ankles. "

wear body part item essential

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

Examples :

"My new socks have a worn heel, so I need to buy a new pair. "

body wear part essential

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

Examples :

"My grandmother held the teacup by its heel to avoid burning her fingers. "

anatomy body part essential

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(usually in the plural) A woman's high-heeled shoe.

Examples :

"My sister wore a pair of elegant heels to the dance recital. "

wear style appearance item essential

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The back, upper part of the stock.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully sanded the heel of the wooden chair leg. "

body part essential

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The last or lowest part of anything.

Examples :

"the heel of a mast"

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A crust end-piece of a loaf of bread.

Examples :

"The baker carefully placed the heel of the loaf of bread on the bottom shelf. "

food part essential

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The base of a bun sliced in half lengthwise.

Examples :

"My grandmother used the heel of the bread roll to scoop up the soup. "

food part essential

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A contemptible, inconsiderate or thoughtless person.

Examples :

"The new student was a real heel; he constantly interrupted the teacher and made fun of others' answers. "

person character moral attitude essential

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A headlining wrestler regarded as a "bad guy," whose ring persona embodies villainous or reprehensible traits and demonstrates characteristics of a braggart and a bully.

Examples :

"The wrestling heel boasted about his victory, acting like a bully to intimidate the other competitors. "

entertainment sport character media style person essential

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The cards set aside for later use in a patience or solitaire game.

Examples :

"I put the heel of cards aside to play later. "

game entertainment essential

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Anything resembling a human heel in shape; a protuberance; a knob.

Examples :

"The ceramic pot had a small, rounded heel that made it easy to grip. "

body part anatomy essential

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The lower end of a timber in a frame, as a post or rafter.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully measured the heel of the wooden rafter before attaching it to the post. "

architecture part essential

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(specifically) The obtuse angle of the lower end of a rafter set sloping.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully measured the heel of the rafter to ensure the roof's slope was correct. "

architecture technical building part essential

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(workman slang) A cyma reversa.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a heel to create the decorative molding. "

architecture technical essential

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The short side of an angled cut.

Examples :

"The heel of the triangular piece of wood was only an inch wide. "

part technical essential

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The part of a club head's face nearest the shaft.

Examples :

"The golfer carefully examined the heel of the golf club before hitting the ball. "

sport technical part essential

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The lower end of the bit (cutting edge) of an axehead; as opposed to the toe (upper end).

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully sharpened the heel of the axe before chopping wood. "

technical utensil machine essential

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In a carding machine, the part of a flat nearest the cylinder.

Examples :

"The carding machine's heel is worn smooth from years of use. "

machine technical industry part essential

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

Examples :

"She called to her dog to heel."

action position animal essential

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

Examples :

"My dad heeled my work boots because the heels were worn down. "

appearance wear essential

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To kick with the heel.

Examples :

"The soccer player heeled the ball towards the goal. "

body action essential

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

Examples :

"The dancers heeled their way across the stage, moving with grace and precision. "

action sport dance body essential

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To arm with a gaff, as a cock for fighting.

Examples :

"The farmer heeled the rooster, preparing it for the upcoming cockfight. "

animal sport weapon essential

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To hit (the ball) with the heel of the club.

Examples :

"The golfer heeled the ball towards the green. "

sport essential

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To make (a fair catch) standing with one foot forward, the heel on the ground and the toe up.

Examples :

"Before the game started, the football player had to heel the ball. "

sport action essential

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The act of inclining or canting from a vertical position; a cant.

Examples :

"The heel of the ladder caused it to lean against the wall, making it unsafe to climb. "

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To incline to one side; to tilt.

Examples :

"The old house's roof was beginning to heel to the east, leaning noticeably towards the street. "

nautical sailing position essential

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To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure.

Examples :

"This bandage will heal your cut."

medicine biology essential

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To become better or healthy again.

Examples :

"Bandages allow cuts to heal."

medicine physiology essential

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To reconcile, as a breach or difference; to make whole; to free from guilt.

Examples :

"to heal dissensions"

moral guilt religion philosophy essential

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To hide, conceal, and keep secret, especially for a secret society (such as the masons).

Examples :

"The secret club members heeled their meeting place from the curious eyes of the schoolyard. "

group organization ritual religion society essential

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(now especially in the phrase "hele in") To cover or conceal (a seedling, plant, roots, etc).

Examples :

"The gardener heeled in the young tomato plants to protect their roots from the frost. "

agriculture plant action essential