heel
//hiːl//
Noun
heelSingular
heelsPlural
1
The back part of the human foot below the ankle
I have a blister on my heel from wearing new shoes.
2
The part of a shoe or sock that covers the heel of the foot
There's a hole in the heel of my sock.
3
The raised part at the back of a shoe that elevates the heel above the ground
She prefers shoes with low heels for everyday wear.
4
A contemptible or untrustworthy person
I can't believe he lied to us again. What a heel!
Synonym
Verb
1
To repair or replace the heel of a shoe
I need to heel my boots before winter.
2
To follow closely behind someone
The dog heeled obediently as we walked through the park.
3
To command a dog to walk close beside one
She told her dog to heel as they walked through the park.