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heel
nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/kɐɫ.kɐ.ˈɲaɾ/cal·ca·nhar
Definition
1The back part of the foot, which forms its base and supports the body's weight when walking.
Usage examples
“She had a blister on her heel from the new shoes.”
“The runner felt a sharp pain in his heel.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idiomatic expressions
- Achilles' heel