Heel
Noun, Verb
UK
/hiːl/
US
/hiːl/
Definition
(n) : The back part of the foot or shoe.
(v) : To follow closely.
(v) : To follow closely.
Example
"(n) : He stepped on his heel by mistake."
"(n) : It’s not healthy to wear high heels for a long time."
"(v) : The dog heeled beside its owner during the walk in the park."
Explanation
The heel is the back part of your foot. For example, she hurt her heel while running. It can also describe the back part of a shoe, like the shoe’s heel was too high. As a verb, to heel means to follow closely, often used for dogs, like the dog heeled beside its owner. The heel is important for walking, running, and balance.