heel in English: The back part of your foot; also the raised back part of a shoe. (noun)

Translation

The back part of your foot; also the raised back part of a shoe.

Word origin

From Old English hela, related to Old Norse haell.

Gender

Pluralheels

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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.

foot

The part of your body at the end of your leg that you stand on.

shoe

A covering for your foot, made of strong material like leather.

toe

One of the five end parts of your foot.

leg

One of the two long parts of your body that you use to stand and walk.

boot

A strong shoe that covers your foot and part of your leg.

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