Meaning
The back part of your foot; also the raised back part of a shoe.
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Word origin
From Old English hela, related to Old Norse haell.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- hela
Grammar
Examples
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The heel is the round back part of the foot.
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"High heels" are shoes with a tall raised back part.
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This phrase means he turned round quickly, often in anger.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 3: heel, slightly, judgement and 7 more words.