heels

heels · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The back parts of the feet below the ankles.

  2. 2.

    The raised parts at the back of shoes.

  3. 3.

    High-heeled shoes.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    head over heels — Completely; deeply (especially in love).
  • •
    on someone's heels — Following closely behind.
  • •
    dig in one's heels — To refuse to change one's position.
  • •
    cool one's heels — To wait impatiently.

Related words

Antonyms: toes
See also: foot, heel, shoe

Etymology

Plural of "heel," from Old English hēla, from Proto-Germanic hanhilō. Related to "hock" (joint).