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HEEL

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Heel.

How to pronounce heel:

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Heel - as a noun

The bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bottomundersideundersurface
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The back part of the human foot

Someone who is morally reprehensible

Example: "You dirty dog"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blackguardboundercaddoghound
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
scoundrelvillain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

One of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread

The lower end of a ship's mast

(golf) the part of the clubhead where it joins the shaft

Heel - as a verb

Tilt to one side

Example: "The balloon heeled over"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
list

Follow at the heels of a person

Perform with the heels

Example: "Heel that dance"

Strike with the heel of the club

Example: "Heel a golf ball"

Put a new heel on

Example: "Heel shoes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reheel

Example Sentences

"She had a blister on her heel after walking in high heels all day."
"The dog chewed on the heel of my shoe."
"He clicked his heels together and saluted."
"The athlete injured her heel during the race."
"I need to replace the heel of my favorite boots."
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Word Game Points

Is HEEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, heel is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HEEL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is HEEL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, heel is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HEEL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is HEEL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, heel is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HEEL has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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