Meaning & Definition of Heel in English

1. The bottom of a shoe or boot

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

2. The back part of the human foot

3. Someone who is morally reprehensible

• "You dirty dog"

4. One of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread

5. The lower end of a ship's mast

6. (golf) the part of the clubhead where it joins the shaft

1. Tilt to one side

• "The balloon heeled over"

• "The wind made the vessel heel"

• "The ship listed to starboard"

2. Follow at the heels of a person

3. Perform with the heels

• "Heel that dance"

4. Strike with the heel of the club

• "Heel a golf ball"

5. Put a new heel on

• "Heel shoes"