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Definitions for Heel

[1] the back part of the human foot, below and behind the ankle.
[2] an analogous part in other vertebrates.
[3] either hind foot or hoof of some animals, as the horse.
[4] the foot as a whole: He was hung by the heels.
[5] the part of a stocking, shoe, or the like covering the back part of the wearer's foot.
[6] a solid, raised base or support of leather, wood, rubber, etc., attached to the sole of a shoe or boot under the back part of the foot.
[7] heels, high-heeled shoes.
[8] something resembling the back part of the human foot in position, shape, etc.: a heel of bread.
[9] the rear of the palm, adjacent to the wrist.
[10] the latter or concluding part of anything: the heel of a session.
[11] the lower end of any of various more or less vertical objects, as rafters, spars, or the sternposts of vessels.
[12] Nautical . the after end of a keel. the inner end of a bowsprit or jib boom.
[13] the crook in the head of a golf club.
[14] Building Trades . the exterior angle of an angle iron.
[15] Railroads . the end of a frog farthest from a switch.
[16] Horticulture . the base of any part, as of a cutting or tuber, that is removed from a plant for use in the propagation of that plant.
[17] to follow at the heels of; chase closely.
[18] to furnish with heels, as shoes.
[19] to perform (a dance) with the heels.
[20] Golf . to strike (the ball) with the heel of the club.
[21] to arm (a gamecock) with spurs.
[22] (of a dog) to follow at one's heels on command.
[23] to use the heels, as in dancing.
[24] heel in , to cover temporarily (the roots and most of the stem of a plant) with soil prior to permanent planting.
[25] at one's heels , close behind one: The police are at his heels. Also at heel .
[26] cool one's heels , to be kept waiting, especially because of deliberate discourtesy: The producer let the actors who were waiting to be auditioned cool their heels in the outer office.
[27] down at the heels , having a shabby, slipshod, or slovenly appearance. Also down at heel, down at the heel, out at heels, out at the heels .
[28] his heels , Cribbage . a jack turned up as a starter, counting two points for the dealer.
[29] kick up one's heels , to have a vigorously entertaining time; frolic: Grandfather could still kick up his heels now and then.
[30] lay by the heels , to arrest and imprison. to prevail over; render ineffectual: Superior forces laid the invaders by the heels.
[31] on /upon the heels of , closely following; in quick succession of: On the heels of the hurricane came an outbreak of looting.
[32] show a clean pair of heels , to leave one's pursuers or competitors behind; outrun: The thief showed his victim a clean pair of heels. Also show one's heels to .
[33] take to one's heels , to run away; take flight: The thief took to his heels as soon as he saw the police.
[34] to heel , close behind: The dog followed the hunter to heel. under control or subjugation: The attackers were brought swiftly to heel.
[35] to incline to one side; cant; tilt: The ship heeled in going about.
[36] to cause to lean or cant.
[37] a heeling movement; a cant.
[38] a contemptibly dishonorable or irresponsible person: We all feel like heels for ducking out on you like this.
[39] the back part of the human foot from the instep to the lower part of the ankle Compare calcaneus
[40] the corresponding part in other vertebrates
[41] the part of a shoe, stocking, etc, designed to fit the heel
[42] the outer part of a shoe underneath the heel
[43] the part of the palm of a glove nearest the wrist
[44] the lower, end, or back section of something the heel of a loaf
[45] horticulture the small part of the parent plant that remains attached to a young shoot cut for propagation and that ensures more successful rooting
[46] nautical the bottom of a mast the after end of a ship's keel
[47] the back part of a golf club head where it bends to join the shaft
[48] rugby possession of the ball as obtained from a scrum (esp in the phrase get the heel )
[49] slang a contemptible person
[50] at one's heels or on one's heels just behind or following closely
[51] dig one's heels in See dig in (def. 5)
[52] down at heel shabby or worn slovenly or careless
[53] kick one's heels or cool one's heels to wait or be kept waiting
[54] rock back on one's heels to astonish or be astonished
[55] show a clean pair of heels to run off
[56] take to one's heels to run off
[57] to heel disciplined or under control, as a dog walking by a person's heel
[58] (tr) to repair or replace the heel of (shoes, boots, etc)
[59] to perform (a dance) with the heels
[60] (tr) golf to strike (the ball) with the heel of the club
[61] rugby to kick (the ball) backwards using the sole and heel of the boot
[62] to follow at the heels of (a person)
[63] (tr) to arm (a gamecock) with spurs
[64] (tr) NZ (of a cattle dog) to drive (cattle) by biting their heels
[65] (of a vessel) to lean over; list
[66] inclined position from the vertical the boat is at ten degrees of heel

Words related to Heel

obey, attend

Words nearby Heel

heebie-jeebies, heed, heedful, heedless, heehaw, heel, heel bar, heel bone, heel breast, heel fly, heel in

Origin of Heel

31910–15, Americanism ; perhaps a euphemistic shortening of shit-heel

Words that may be confused with Heel

heal, heel, he'll

Other words from Heel

heel·less , adjective

Word origin for Heel

Old English hieldan; related to Old Norse hallr inclined, Old High German helden to bow

Synonyms for Heel

attend, obey