heel
word
/ˈhiɫ/
heel
/hˈiːl/
heel
Definition
The heel is the back part of your foot below your ankle. It can also mean the raised back part of a shoe.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, 'heel' means the body part. In clothing contexts, it often means the shoe part, especially in 'high heels'. Common phrases include 'high heels', 'heel pain', and 'the heel of the foot'.
Spanish: talónPortuguese (BR): calcanhar - salto (de sapato)Portuguese (PT): calcanhar - salto (de sapato)Chinese (Simplified): 脚后跟 - 鞋跟Chinese (Traditional): 腳後跟 - 鞋跟Hindi: एड़ी - जूते की एड़ीArabic: كعب القدم - كعب الحذاءBengali: গোড়ালি - জুতার গোড়ালিRussian: пятка - каблукJapanese: かかと - ヒール（靴の）Vietnamese: gót chân - gót giàyKorean: 발뒤꿈치 - 굽(신발의)Turkish: topukUrdu: ایڑی - جوتے کی ایڑیIndonesian: tumit - hak sepatu
Example Sentences
My heel hurts when I walk.
basic
Her shoe has a very high heel.
basic
There is dirt on the heel of your foot.
basic
These new boots are rubbing my heel.
natural
I can't wear heels all day anymore.
natural
He stepped back on his heel and almost fell.
natural