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heels

/hiːlz/

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noun

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

Examples :

"Her heels ached after standing all day at the store. "

body part anatomy

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noun

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

Examples :

"My new running shoes have thick heels, providing good support for my ankles. "

wear part appearance

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noun

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

Examples :

"My new socks have extra padding in the heels to prevent blisters. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The nurse pressed the cold pack firmly against the heels of her hands to soothe her aching wrists after a long shift. "

anatomy body part

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

Examples :

"She wore sparkly silver heels to the party. "

appearance wear

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The back, upper part of the stock.

Examples :

"The toddler had worn holes through the heels of his favorite socks from dragging his feet. "

wear appearance body

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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 :

""My brother always eats the heels of the bread because he likes the chewy crust." "

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noun

The base of a bun sliced in half lengthwise.

Examples :

"He used the heels of the hamburger buns to make croutons. "

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noun

A contemptible, inconsiderate or thoughtless person.

Examples :

""Sarah didn't help clean up after the party and even made a mess; some people thought she was being a real heels." "

character person attitude moral negative inhuman

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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 :

"In professional wrestling, some popular heels like "The Destroyer" thrive on breaking the rules and taunting the audience. "

entertainment sport media character

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noun

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

Examples :

"My mom set aside the heels of cards for the afternoon solitaire game. "

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

Examples :

"The antique chair had decorative heels at the base of each leg, preventing it from scratching the floor. "

part body anatomy appearance

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

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully secured the heels of the rafters to the wall plate, ensuring the roof frame was stable. "

architecture part

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

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully measured the heels of the rafters to ensure they sat securely on the wall plate at the correct angle. "

architecture technical part

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(workman slang) A cyma reversa.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully shaped the heels on the molding to create a smooth, elegant transition between the flat surfaces. "

architecture technical

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noun

The short side of an angled cut.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully measured the angle of the roof trim, making sure the heels were all the same length for a neat finish. "

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

Examples :

"The golfer tried to avoid hitting the ball off the heels of the club, as that usually results in a weak, sliced shot. "

sport technical part

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

Examples :

"The blacksmith carefully inspected the heels of the axehead for any signs of wear before sharpening the blade. "

technical part utensil

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

Examples :

"The technician carefully cleaned the heels of the flats on the carding machine to remove any accumulated fibers near the cylinder. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The sailboat experienced a significant heels as a strong gust of wind hit its sails. "

position nautical

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High-heeled shoes.

Examples :

"She wore a short skirt and heels."

appearance wear style