1. third-person singular present tense of 'heil'; to greet or salute with the word 'heil'
Usage: historical; primarily associated with Nazi Germany; rarely used in modern English except in historical or educational contexts

1. plural of 'heil'; greetings or salutes using the word 'heil'
Usage: historical; primarily associated with Nazi Germany; rarely used in modern English except in historical or educational contexts

Examples

• The historical documents describe how crowds heils were performed at rallies.
• In studying World War II history, students learn about the Nazi salute and its associated heils.
• The museum exhibit explained the propaganda techniques, including the use of heils in public gatherings.