heels

US /hiːlz/
UK /hiːlz/
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1.

the back part of the human foot below the ankle and behind the arch

:
She walked on her heels, trying to avoid stepping on the wet floor.
He landed hard on his heels after jumping from the wall.
2.

the part of a shoe or boot that supports the heel of the foot

:
Her new shoes have very high heels.
He repaired the broken heel on his boot.