Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heel
noun
/hiːl/
Definition
The back part of the foot below the ankle.
Examples
- She stepped on the sharp object and felt pain in her heel.
- He drove on the highway with the heel of his boot resting on the pedal.
Meaning
The heel is the rounded bony part of the foot that supports the body when standing, walking, or running.
Synonyms
- back of the foot
- rear foot
