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Word: Heel
Speech Type: Noun
Old English hēla, hǣla, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hiel, also to hough
hiːl
the back part of the human foot below the ankle.
Short Definition:back of human foot below ankle
the part of the palm of the hand next to the wrist
Short Definition:part of palm of hand
Examples:- he rubbed the heel of his hand against the window
the end of a violin bow at which it is held.
Short Definition:end of violin bow
an inconsiderate or untrustworthy person
Short Definition:inconsiderate or untrustworthy man
Examples:- what kind of a heel do you think I am?
Word: Heel
Speech Type: Verb
hiːl
fit or renew a heel on (a shoe or boot)
Short Definition:fit or renew heel on
Examples:- they were soling and heeling heavy working boots
(of a dog) follow closely behind its owner
Short Definition:follow closely behind its owner
Examples:- these dogs are born with the instinctive urge to heel
strike (the ball) with the heel of the club.
Short Definition:strike ball with heel of club
push or kick (the ball) out of the back of the scrum with one's heel
Short Definition:push or kick ball with heel
Examples:- the ball was eventually heeled out
touch the ground with the heel when dancing
Short Definition:touch ground with heel
Examples:- they got into lines and began to heel, toe, and then jump together
Word: Heel
Speech Type: Interjection
hiːl
a command to a dog to walk close behind its owner.
Short Definition:command to dog
Word: Heel
Speech Type: Other
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