heel

B1
Pronunciation
/hiːl/
Noun
21 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

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

3 Definition

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

4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • He drove the heel of his hand into the man's nose.
5 Definition

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

6 Definition

The back, upper part of the stock.

7 Definition

The last or lowest part of anything.

Example Sentences
  • the heel of a mast
8 Definition

A crust end-piece of a loaf of bread.

9 Definition

The base of a bun sliced in half lengthwise.

10 Definition

A contemptible, inconsiderate or thoughtless person.

11 Definition

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.

12 Definition

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

13 Definition

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

14 Definition

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

15 Definition

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

16 Definition

(workman slang) A cyma reversa.

17 Definition

The short side of an angled cut.

18 Definition

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

19 Definition

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

20 Definition

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

21 Definition

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

Verb
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • She called to her dog to heel.
2 Definition

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

3 Definition

To kick with the heel.

4 Definition

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

5 Definition

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

6 Definition

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

7 Definition

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

8 Definition

To incline to one side; to tilt.

9 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • This bandage will heal your cut.
10 Definition

To become better or healthy again.

Example Sentences
  • Bandages allow cuts to heal.
11 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • to heal dissensions
12 Definition

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

13 Definition

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