heel

US /hiːl/
UK /hiːl/
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the back part of the human foot below the ankle

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She wore shoes with high heels.
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He landed awkwardly on his heel.
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the part of a sock or stocking that covers the heel of the foot

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The heel of my sock has a hole.
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These new socks have reinforced heels.
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the crust at the end of a loaf of bread

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I always prefer the heel of the bread loaf.
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Can I have the heel of the bread, please?
1.

to follow closely behind someone or something

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The dog was trained to heel.
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The boat began to heel over in the strong wind.
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