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heels Definition and Meaning in English (heels definition)

noun
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Heels definition: The back part of the human foot below the ankle.

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Definitions of Heels

  1. 1noun

    The back part of the human foot below the ankle.

  2. 2noun

    The part of a shoe, boot, or stocking covering the heel.

  3. 3noun

    Shoes with high heels, often worn by women.

Example Sentences

casual

“She walked gracefully in her high heels.”

casual

“He injured his heels playing basketball.”

casual

“The dog was always at his master's heels.”

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Inflected Word Forms

gerundheeling
nounheel
agent nounheeler
adjectiveheeled

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

on one's heelsidiom

Following closely behind someone.

kick up one's heelsidiom

To celebrate and enjoy oneself freely.

dig in one's heelsidiom

To refuse to change one's mind or position.

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Heels definition: The back part of the human foot below the ankle.
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'Heels' translates to 'heels' in English. Heels definition: The back part of the human foot below the ankle.
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