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The correct spelling is heel.
How to pronounce heel
/hiːl/
nounIPA: /hiːl/
Say it like: Hee-l
The correct spelling is heel. The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg. For example: "He drove the heel of his hand into the man's nose."
Usage Examples
“He drove the heel of his hand into the man's nose.”
“the heel of a mast”
“She called to her dog to heel.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.
- 2.The part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel.
- 3.The rear part of a sock or similar covering for the foot.
- 4.The part of the palm of a hand closest to the wrist.
- 5.(usually in the plural) A woman's high-heeled shoe.
verb
- 1.To follow at somebody's heels; to chase closely.
- 2.To add a heel to, or increase the size of the heel of (a shoe or boot).
- 3.To kick with the heel.
- 4.To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, etc.
- 5.To arm with a gaff, as a cock for fighting.
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