1. the back part of the human foot below the ankle
2. the part of a shoe or sock that covers the heel of the foot
3. the raised part at the back of a shoe that lifts the heel

1. to repair or replace the heel of a shoe
2. to follow closely behind someone

Examples

• She rubbed her sore heel after the long walk.
• The heel of my sock has a hole in it.
• She wore shoes with three-inch heels to the party.
• Don’t be such a heel to your little sister.
• I need to heel these old boots before winter.
• The dog was trained to heel during walks.
• He stepped on my heel in the crowded elevator.
• The cobbler can heel your shoes while you wait.