noun the part of a shoe or stocking that covers the back part of the foot
verb to tilt or cause to tilt to one side
adjective of or relating to the heel
adverb close behind
In fashion, 'heel' refers to the raised part of a shoe that supports the back of the foot.
In construction, 'heel' can refer to the inclined end of a rafter that rests on the wall plate.
In medicine, 'heel' can refer to the back part of the hand or foot.
In anatomy, 'heel' refers to the back part of the foot below the ankle.
In sports such as soccer and basketball, 'heel' can refer to a specific move or technique involving the use of the heel of the foot.
In professional wrestling, a 'heel' refers to a villainous or antagonistic character who is booed by the audience.
In the fashion industry, 'heel' can refer to the height of a shoe's heel.
In sales, 'heel' can refer to a customer who is difficult to deal with or who may cause problems during a transaction.
In cooking, 'heel' can refer to the end piece of a loaf of bread.
In construction, 'heel' can refer to the back part of a tool or piece of equipment.