What is the meaning of heel?

noun

  • The bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation.
  • The back part of the human foot.
  • Someone who is morally reprehensible.
    • usage: "you dirty dog"
  • One of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread.
  • The lower end of a ship's mast.
  • Golf) the part of the clubhead where it joins the shaft. (

verb

  • Tilt to one side.
    • usage: "The balloon heeled over"; "the wind made the vessel heel"; "The ship listed to starboard"
  • Follow at the heels of a person.
  • Perform with the heels.
    • usage: "heel that dance"
  • Strike with the heel of the club.
    • usage: "heel a golf ball"
  • Put a new heel on.
    • usage: "heel shoes"
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