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1  [heel]
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–noun
1. the back part of the human foot, below and behind the ankle.
2. an analogous part in other vertebrates.
3. either hind foot or hoof of some animals, as the horse.
4. the foot as a whole: He was hung by the heels.
5. the part of a stocking, shoe, or the like covering the back part of the wearer's foot.
6. a solid, raised base or support of leather, wood, rubber, etc., attached to the sole of a shoe or boot under the back part of the foot.
7. heels, high-heeled shoes.
8. something resembling the back part of the human foot in position, shape, etc.: a heel of bread.
9. the rear of the palm, adjacent to the wrist.
10. the latter or concluding part of anything: the heel of a session.
11. the lower end of any of various more or less vertical objects, as rafters, spars, or the sternposts of vessels.
12. Nautical.
a. the after end of a keel.
b. the inner end of a bowsprit or jib boom.
13. the crook in the head of a golf club.
14. Building Trades. the exterior angle of an angle iron.
15. Railroads. the end of a frog farthest from a switch.
16. Horticulture. the base of any part, as of a cutting or tuber, that is removed from a plant for use in the propagation of that plant.
–verb (used with object)
17. to follow at the heels of; chase closely.
18. to furnish with heels, as shoes.
19. to perform (a dance) with the heels.
20. Golf. to strike (the ball) with the heel of the club.
21. to arm (a gamecock) with spurs.
–verb (used without object)
22. (of a dog) to follow at one's heels on command.
23. to use the heels, as in dancing.
—Verb phrase
24. heel in, to cover temporarily (the roots and most of the stem of a plant) with soil prior to permanent planting.
—Idioms
25. at one's heels, close behind one: The police are at his heels. Also, at heel.
26. cool one's heels, to be kept waiting, esp. because of deliberate discourtesy: The producer let the actors who were waiting to be auditioned cool their heels in the outer office.
27. down at the heels, having a shabby, slipshod, or slovenly appearance. Also, down at heel, down at the heel, out at heels, out at the heels.
28. his heels, Cribbage. a jack turned up as a starter, counting two points for the dealer.
29. kick up one's heels, to have a vigorously entertaining time; frolic: Grandfather could still kick up his heels now and then.
30. lay by the heels,
a. to arrest and imprison.
b. to prevail over; render ineffectual: Superior forces laid the invaders by the heels.
31. on or upon the heels of, closely following; in quick succession of: On the heels of the hurricane came an outbreak of looting.
32. show a clean pair of heels, to leave one's pursuers or competitors behind; outrun: The thief showed his victim a clean pair of heels. Also, show one's heels to.
33. take to one's heels, to run away; take flight: The thief took to his heels as soon as he saw the police.
34. to heel,
a. close behind: The dog followed the hunter to heel.
b. under control or subjugation: The attackers were brought swiftly to heel.
Origin:
bef. 850; ME; OE hēl(a); c. D hiel, ON hǣll. See hock 1

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heelless, adjective
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heel

2  [heel]
–verb (used without object)
1. to incline to one side; cant; tilt: The ship heeled in going about.
–verb (used with object)
2. to cause to lean or cant.
–noun
3. a heeling movement; a cant.
Origin:
1565–75; var. of earlier heeld, ME helden, OE hieldan to lean, slope; akin to OE heald, ON hallr sloping

heel

3  [heel]
–noun
a contemptibly dishonorable or irresponsible person: We all feel like heels for ducking out on you like this.
Origin:
1910–15, Americanism; perh. a euphemistic shortening of shit-heel
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heel 1   (hēl)   
n.  
    1. The rounded posterior portion of the human foot under and behind the ankle.
    2. The corresponding part of the hind foot of other vertebrates.
    3. A similar anatomical part, such as the fleshy rounded base of the human palm or the hind toe of a bird.
    4. The part, as of a sock, shoe, or stocking, that covers the rounded posterior portion of the human foot.
    5. The built-up portion of a shoe or boot, supporting the heel.
    6. The part of the head of a golf club where it joins the shaft.
    7. The end of a violin bow where the handle is located.
    8. The lower end of a mast.
    9. The after end of a ship's keel.
    1. The part, as of a sock, shoe, or stocking, that covers the rounded posterior portion of the human foot.
    2. The built-up portion of a shoe or boot, supporting the heel.
    3. The part of the head of a golf club where it joins the shaft.
    4. The end of a violin bow where the handle is located.
    5. The lower end of a mast.
    6. The after end of a ship's keel.
  3. One of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread.
  4. The lower or rearward part, as:
    1. The part of the head of a golf club where it joins the shaft.
    2. The end of a violin bow where the handle is located.
    3. The lower end of a mast.
    4. The after end of a ship's keel.
  5. Nautical
    1. The lower end of a mast.
    2. The after end of a ship's keel.
  6. Botany The basal end of a plant cutting or tuber used in propagation.
  7. Oppression; tyranny: under the heel of Stalinism; the heel of an autocrat.
  8. Informal A dishonorable man; a cad.
v.   heeled, heel·ing, heels

v.   tr.
    1. To furnish with a heel or heels.
    2. To repair or replace the heels, as for shoes.
  2. Slang To furnish, especially with money.
  3. To arm (a gamecock) with gaffs.
  4. To press or strike with the heel: heel a horse.
v.   intr.
To follow at one's heels: The dog won't heel.

[Middle English, from Old English hēla.]
heel 2   (hēl)   
intr. & tr.v.   heeled, heel·ing, heels
To tilt or cause to tilt to one side.
n.  A tilt, as of a boat, to one side.

[Alteration of Middle English helden, from Old English hieldan.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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