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Dictionary definition for: Heel

1. (n) the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground

2. (v) tilt to one side; "The balloon heeled over" "the wind made the vessel heel" "The ship listed to starboard"

3. (n) the back part of the human foot

4. (v) follow at the heels of a person

5. (n) someone who is morally reprehensible; "you dirty dog"

6. (v) perform with the heels; "heel that dance"

7. (n) one of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread

8. (v) strike with the heel of the club; "heel a golf ball"

9. (n) the lower end of a ship''s mast

10. (v) put a new heel on; "heel shoes"

11. (n) (golf) the part of the clubhead where it joins the shaft

12. (n) the piece of leather that fits the heel

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