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Heel

noun
/hiːl/

Meaning

the back part of the human foot below the ankle

Example Sentences

She wore shoes with high heels to the party.

Her shoe was rubbing against her heel.

Example Expressions

at someone's heels

Synonyms

back of foot, ankle, backfoot, rear, sole, spur
Entry 1
back of foot, ankle
Entry 2
backfoot, rear, sole, spur

Antonyms

toe, front
Entry 1
toe, front
Entry 2
toe, front

Collocations

high heel, heel pain, Achilles heel, heel bone, cracked heel
Entry 1
high heel, heel pain, Achilles heel, heel bone
Entry 2
high heel, cracked heel, Achilles heel

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