Heeler

Pronunciation: /ˈhilər/

Definitions of heeler

noun a type of dog bred for herding cattle, known for nipping at the heels of livestock to guide them

Example Sentences

A1 A heeler is a type of dog breed.

A2 The heeler helped round up the cattle on the farm.

B1 The heeler is known for its herding abilities.

B2 The heeler is a versatile working dog, often used on ranches.

C1 The heeler's intelligence and agility make it a valuable asset in livestock management.

C2 The heeler excels in obedience training and agility competitions.

Examples of heeler in a Sentence

formal The heeler is responsible for assisting the surgeon during the operation.

informal My heeler friend always knows how to fix things around the house.

slang I heard that new heeler at the office is really good at getting things done.

figurative She's like the heeler of the group, always coming up with solutions to our problems.

Grammatical Forms of heeler

• past tense: heeled
• plural: heelers
• comparative: more heeling
• superlative: most heeling
• present tense: heels
• future tense: will heel
• perfect tense: have heeled
• continuous tense: is heeling
• singular: heeler
• positive degree: heel
• infinitive: to heel
• gerund: heeling
• participle: heeled

Origin and Evolution of heeler

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'heeler' originated from the Old English word 'helere' which means 'one who heals or mends'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'heeler' evolved to refer to a person who assists or supports in various tasks, especially in a political or social context.