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- English Word Heel Definition The after end of a ship's keel.
- English Word Heel Definition The lower end of a mast, a boom, the bowsprit, the sternpost, etc.
- English Word Heel Definition In a small arm, the corner of the but which is upwards in the firing position.
- English Word Heel Definition The uppermost part of the blade of a sword, next to the hilt.
- English Word Heel Definition The part of any tool next the tang or handle; as, the heel of a scythe.
- English Word Heel Definition Management by the heel, especially the spurred heel; as, the horse understands the heel well.
- English Word Heel Definition The lower end of a timber in a frame, as a post or rafter. In the United States, specif., the obtuse angle of the lower end of a rafter set sloping.
- English Word Heel Definition A cyma reversa; -- so called by workmen.
- English Word Heel Definition To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, and the like.
- English Word Heel Definition To add a heel to; as, to heel a shoe.
- English Word Heel Definition To arm with a gaff, as a cock for fighting.
- English Word Heelball Definition A composition of wax and lampblack, used by shoemakers for polishing, and by antiquaries in copying inscriptions.
- English Word Heeled Definition of Heel
- English Word Heeler Definition A cock that strikes well with his heels or spurs.
- English Word Heeler Definition A dependent and subservient hanger-on of a political patron.
- English Word Heeling Definition of Heel
- English Word Heelless Definition Without a heel.
- English Word Heelpiece Definition A piece of armor to protect the heels.
- English Word Heelpiece Definition A piece of leather fixed on the heel of a shoe.
- English Word Heelpiece Definition The end.
- English Word Heelpost Definition The post supporting the outer end of a propeller shaft.
- English Word Heelpost Definition The post to which a gate or door is hinged.
- English Word Heelpost Definition The quoin post of a lock gate.
- English Word Heelspur Definition A slender bony or cartilaginous process developed from the heel bone of bats. It helps to support the wing membranes. See Illust. of Cheiropter.
- English Word Heeltap Definition One of the segments of leather in the heel of a shoe.
- English Word Heeltap Definition A small portion of liquor left in a glass after drinking.
- English Word Heeltap Definition To add a piece of leather to the heel of (a shoe, boot, etc.)
- English Word Heeltapped Definition of Heeltap
- English Word Heeltapping Definition of Heeltap
- English Word Heeltool Definition A tool used by turners in metal, having a bend forming a heel near the cutting end.