Definitions for the word "heel" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. v. i.
To lean or tip to one side, as a ship; as, the ship heels aport; the boat heeled over when the squall struck it.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
The hinder part of the foot; sometimes, the whole foot; -- in man or quadrupeds.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
The hinder part of any covering for the foot, as of a shoe, sock, etc.; specif., a solid part projecting downward from the hinder part of the sole of a boot or shoe.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
The latter or remaining part of anything; the closing or concluding part.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
Anything regarded as like a human heel in shape; a protuberance; a knob.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
The part of a thing corresponding in position to the human heel; the lower part, or part on which a thing rests
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
The after end of a ship's keel.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
The lower end of a mast, a boom, the bowsprit, the sternpost, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. n.
In a small arm, the corner of the but which is upwards in the firing position.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. n.
The uppermost part of the blade of a sword, next to the hilt.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. n.
The part of any tool next the tang or handle; as, the heel of a scythe.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. n.
Management by the heel, especially the spurred heel; as, the horse understands the heel well.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
13. n.
The lower end of a timber in a frame, as a post or rafter. In the United States, specif., the obtuse angle of the lower end of a rafter set sloping.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
14. n.
A cyma reversa; -- so called by workmen.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
15. v. t.
To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, and the like.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
16. v. t.
To add a heel to; as, to heel a shoe.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
17. v. t.
To arm with a gaff, as a cock for fighting.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
18. n.
1 back of the foot below the ankle. 2 a part of a sock etc. Covering this. B part of a shoe etc. Supporting this. 3 thing like a heel in form or position. 4 crust end of a loaf of bread. 5 colloq. Scoundrel. 6 (as int.) Command to a dog to walk close to its owner''s heel. v. 1 fit or renew a heel on (a shoe etc.). 2 touch the ground with the heel as in dancing. 3 (foll. By out) rugby pass the ball with the heel. at heel 1 (of a dog) close behind. 2 (of a person etc.) Under control. At (or on) the heels of following closely after (a person or event). Cool (or kick) one''s heels be kept waiting. Down at heel 1 (of a shoe) with the heel worn down. 2 (of a person) shabby. Take to one''s heels run away. To heel 1 (of a dog) close behind. 2 (of a person etc.) Under control. Turn on one''s heel turn sharply round. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
19. v.
(often foll. By over) 1 (of a ship etc.) Lean over. 2 cause (a ship etc.) To do this. n. Act or amount of heeling. [obsolete heeld, from germanic]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
20. var.
Of *hele.
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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