The back part of the human foot below the ankle. She felt a sharp pain in her heel after the long hike.
The part of a shoe or boot that supports the heel of the foot. The heel of her shoe broke during the dance.
A contemptible or untrustworthy person. He turned out to be a real heel, betraying his friends for money.
The end of a loaf of bread, especially when it is hard or crusty. He always preferred the heel of the bread for his sandwiches.
A wrestling term for a villainous or antagonistic character. The wrestler played the heel perfectly, drawing boos from the crowd.
A lateral tilt or inclination of a vessel or aircraft to one side. The yacht developed a dangerous heel as the wind strengthened.