Word Finder - heel

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The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.

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The part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel.

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The rear part of a sock or similar covering for the foot.

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The part of the palm of a hand closest to the wrist.

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He drove the heel of his hand into the man's nose.

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(usually in the plural) A woman's high-heeled shoe.

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The back, upper part of the stock.

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The last or lowest part of anything.

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the heel of a mast

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A crust end-piece of a loaf of bread.

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The base of a bun sliced in half lengthwise.

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A contemptible, inconsiderate or thoughtless person.

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A headlining wrestler regarded as a "bad guy," whose ring persona embodies villainous or reprehensible traits and demonstrates characteristics of a braggart and a bully.

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The cards set aside for later use in a patience or solitaire game.

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Anything resembling a human heel in shape; a protuberance; a knob.

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The lower end of a timber in a frame, as a post or rafter.

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(specifically) The obtuse angle of the lower end of a rafter set sloping.

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(workman slang) A cyma reversa.

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The short side of an angled cut.

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The part of a club head's face nearest the shaft.

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The lower end of the bit (cutting edge) of an axehead; as opposed to the toe (upper end).

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In a carding machine, the part of a flat nearest the cylinder.

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To follow at somebody's heels; to chase closely.

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She called to her dog to heel.

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To add a heel to, or increase the size of the heel of (a shoe or boot).

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To kick with the heel.

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To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, etc.

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To arm with a gaff, as a cock for fighting.

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To hit (the ball) with the heel of the club.

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To make (a fair catch) standing with one foot forward, the heel on the ground and the toe up.

She turned on her heel and walked.

The man smashed his heel onto her already wounded arm.

She turned on one heel and left the barn.

Hagen thereupon proposed that they should ' Compare the heel of Achilles.

He spun on one heel and marched out of the house.

He rolled his eyes and hit the side of his head with the heel of his hand.

The heel is folded down and remains so.

With that, he turned on one heel and stomped out of the barn.

How can I run with a painful heel spur?

The solution of this problem has recently been attempted by Sir Norman Lockyer (Stonehenge and other British Stone Monuments), who calculates that on midsummer day, 1680 B.C., the sun would rise exactly over the Friar's Heel, and in a direct line with the axis of the temple and "avenue."

It was the fiscal question that arrayed against Mazarin a coalition of all petty interests and frustrated ambitions; this was always the Achilles heel of the French monarchy, Financial which in 1648 was at the last extremity for money.

The latex sole is flexible, naturally non-slip and features a shock absorber in the heel.

The Tory anti trade union laws struck at trade union leaders ' Achilles ' heel.

When you reach the heel, flip the open cuff of the sock over the rolled part, forming a rosebud.

Gel padding protects the heel and ankle areas and a breathable lining reduces perspiration and the build up of heat.

They have a three inch heel, which makes me ridiculously tall.

He runs it over my left heel to smooth down the rough parts left by the scalpel.

Ice to cool off that angry nest of connective tissue near your heel.

Although we carried no topsails at all, the ship seemed to heel over more than ever.

The heel bone can become particularly troublesome causing pain in two areas.

Your back heel your torso upright on your back the real estate.

The patient 's heel is lifted free of the bed, eliminating the risk of skin necrosis which may lead to decubitus ulcers.

A valgus heel can also be corrected with surgery.

He went running in the mornings rain or shine, but his broken heel had been his bane.

With the toe of the baby sock toward you, roll it tightly toward the heel.

The heel should be flat and not too high; about half an inch is the recommended heel height.

Sneakers meant for high-impact sports like basketball and lawn tennis usually have enhanced heel and arch supports to minimize the impacts of heavy steps.

The traditional sock monkey is made of two Rockford Red Heel socks originally from Nelson Knitting Mills, but now Fox River Mills.

Amazon.com has the HTP Heel Seats, as well.

Most ski bindings lock together at the toe and heel.

They need to be a high heel, but not quite as high as the pumps.

Ladies, play with heel heights (but don't forget to buy one really comfortable pair of flats) and guys, feel free to purchase a cool-looking pair of sandals as well.

The height of your shoe heel will determine the floor length of a long gown.

If you're getting married on the beach or on soft grass, it may be best to avoid any sort of heel.

The patient's heel is lifted free of the bed, eliminating the risk of skin necrosis which may lead to decubitus ulcers.

I must confess to a weakness for a well turned heel - nothing too high or too vulgar.

They use the patented Teva strapping system with durable Jacquard webbing which is adjustable at three points and comfort padded at the heel.

In the toe and heel sections, the thong is attached to the frame with a selvage thong.

The best test for moderate AMS is to have the person walk a straight line heel to toe just like a sobriety test.

The stiletto heel was a top fashion item teamed with a classic pointed toe pump.

These are typically brown heather or blue heather socks with white markings at the top, heel, and toe.

In addition, there is red at the heel, which becomes the sock monkey's grinning mouth.

You're in pursuit of Rockford Red Heel socks once you're ready to make your "real" sock monkey rather than a tester.

The original Rockford Red Heel socks were created by Nelson Knitting Mills in Rockford, Illinois, and meant to be work socks.

You can still find those instructions with Rockford Red Heel socks today despite the sale of the company to Fox River Mills.

You can get brown red heel socks or blue red heel socks at SuperSockMonkey.com.

Sometimes when you purchase a pair of Rockford Red Heel socks, you'll see an option to purchase a "how-to" book.

If you're wondering where to buy HTP Heel Seats to relieve foot pain, you may find yourself shopping online.

The heel seats are washable, durable, available in four sizes, and relatively inexpensive, especially compared to custom made orthotics, surgery, or some medications.

The heel seats cost $24.95, so if you're hoping to get free shipping, have a look around the site for other items you may need, like a night splint.