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heel

nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/kɐɫ.kɐ.ˈɲaɾ/cal·ca·nhar

Definition

1

The 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.

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Idiomatic expressions

  • Achilles' heel