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- DictionaryHeel/hēl/
noun
- 1. the back part of the human foot below the ankle.
- 2. the part of the palm of the hand next to the wrist: "he rubbed the heel of his hand against the window"
verb
- 1. fit or renew a heel on (a shoe or boot): "they were soling and heeling heavy working boots"
- 2. (of a dog) follow closely behind its owner: "these dogs are born with the instinctive urge to heel"
exclamation
- 1. a command to a dog to walk close behind its owner.
heel: [noun] the back of the human foot below the ankle and behind the arch. the part of the hind limb of other vertebrates that is similar in structure to the human heel.
Heel definition: the back part of the human foot, below and behind the ankle. See examples of HEEL used in a sentence.
HEEL definition: 1. the rounded back part of the foot 2. the part of a sock or shoe that covers the heel of the foot…. Learn more.
Define heel. heel synonyms, heel pronunciation, heel translation, English dictionary definition of heel. back part of the foot or footwear: The shoe fits perfectly everywhere except at the heel. Not to be confused with: heal – cure; soothe; disinfect; restore:...
28 meanings: 1. the back part of the human foot from the instep to the lower part of the ankle → Compare calcaneus 2. the.... Click for more definitions.
Your heel is the rear part of your foot. Most people walk by placing their weight first on one heel, then shifting to their toes before stepping with the opposite foot.
Definition of heel noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
5 heels [plural] a pair of women's shoes that have high heels She doesn't often wear heels. see also kitten heels; part of hand; 6 [countable] heel of your hand/palm the raised part of the inside of the hand where it joins the wrist; unpleasant man; 7 [countable] (old-fashioned) (informal) a man who is unpleasant to other people and cannot be trusted see Achilles heel, down at heel
A complete guide to the word "HEEL": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
Example sentences Knees are bent and held in front of the chest, with the heels positioned below the hips. This pointing pulls the heel and ankle bones forward putting a great deal of rubbing on the skin on top of the ankle bones and over the tendon in front of the ankle.
