Heel

/hiːl/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Heel

noun

  1. The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.
  2. The part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel.
  3. The rear part of a sock or similar covering for the foot.
  4. The part of the palm of a hand closest to the wrist.

    "He drove the heel of his hand into the man's nose."

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

verb

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

    "She called to her dog to heel."

  2. To add a heel to, or increase the size of the heel of (a shoe or boot).
  3. To kick with the heel.
  4. To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, etc.
  5. To arm with a gaff, as a cock for fighting.

Anagrams of Heel

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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ANTONYMS

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