[sling-bak] 
| 1. | Also called sling. a woman's shoe with an open back and a strap or sling encircling the heel of the foot to keep the shoe secure. |
| 2. | having such a strap or sling: sling-back pumps. |
sling·back or sling-back (slĭng'bāk')  (click for larger image in new window) n. A shoe with a strap that wraps around the back of the heel. |