American English pronunciation

How to pronounce heels

IPA transcription: ['hilz]

Hear “heels” pronounced

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Noun

  • the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

  • the back part of the human foot

  • someone who is morally reprehensible

    “you dirty dog”

  • one of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread

  • the lower end of a ship's mast

  • (golf) the part of the clubhead where it joins the shaft

Verb

  • tilt to one side

    “The balloon heeled over”

    “the wind made the vessel heel”

    “The ship listed to starboard”

  • follow at the heels of a person

  • perform with the heels

    “heel that dance”

  • strike with the heel of the club

    “heel a golf ball”

  • put a new heel on

    “heel shoes”

Usage examples

  • Inline skates are like ice skates, but with wheels instead of blades.
  • At the Fair the drive wheels operated under the locomotive's own steam power.
  • Wheels had a dual hydraulic and rubber suspension.
  • Pneumatic roller ski wheels have significantly greater diameter than non-pneumatic rollerski wheels.
  • January was hot on the heels of december.
  • Its trailing wheels were arranged uniquely.
  • His nephew, Landon Turner, played offensive lineman for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
  • New wheels and brakes were also specified.
  • Michael Reynolds has won the trophy for best panties and high heels every year.
  • There are assignable pitch, modulation wheels, and two patch select buttons.