Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of heel is as below...

Wheeler :: Wheeler (n.) A steam vessel propelled by a paddle wheel or by paddle wheels; -- used chiefly in the terms side-wheeler and stern-wheeler.

Heel :: Heel (n.) The part of a thing corresponding in position to the human heel; the lower part, or part on which a thing rests.

Gablock :: Gablock (n.) A false spur or gaff, fitted on the heel of a gamecock..

Coupe :: Coupe (n.) A four-wheeled close carriage for two persons inside, with an outside seat for the driver; -- so called because giving the appearance of a larger carriage cut off..

Wheel :: Wheel (n.) A circular frame having handles on the periphery, and an axle which is so connected with the tiller as to form a means of controlling the rudder for the purpose of steering..

Throw :: Throw (n.) A potter's wheel or table; a jigger. See 2d Jigger, 2 (a)..

Overreach :: Overreach (n.) The act of striking the heel of the fore foot with the toe of the hind foot; -- said of horses.

Counterbalance :: Counterbalance (n.) A mass of metal in one side of a driving wheel or fly wheel, to balance the weight of a crank pin, etc., on the opposite side of the wheel.

Sheal :: Sheal (n.) Same as Sheeling.

Rotal :: Rotal (a.) Relating to wheels or to rotary motion; rotary.

Brush :: Brush (n.) The act of brushing; as, to give one's clothes a brush; a rubbing or grazing with a quick motion; a light touch; as, we got a brush from the wheel as it passed..

Torture :: Torture (n.) Especially, severe pain inflicted judicially, either as punishment for a crime, or for the purpose of extorting a confession from an accused person, as by water or fire, by the boot or thumbkin, or by the rack or wheel..

Wabble :: Wabble (n.) A hobbling, unequal motion, as of a wheel unevenly hung; a staggering to and fro..

Face :: Face (n.) That part of the acting surface of a cog in a cog wheel, which projects beyond the pitch line..

Equirotal :: Equirotal (a.) Having wheels of the same size or diameter; having equal rotation.

Roll :: Roll (v. i.) To move on wheels; as, the carriage rolls along the street..

Wheelhouse :: Wheelhouse (n.) A paddle box. See under Paddle.

Tram :: Tram (n.) A four-wheeled truck running on rails, and used in a mine, as for carrying coal or ore..

Breasting :: Breasting (n.) The curved channel in which a breast wheel turns. It is closely adapted to the curve of the wheel through about a quarter of its circumference, and prevents the escape of the water until it has spent its force upon the wheel. See Breast wheel..

Dent :: Dent (n.) A tooth, as of a card, a gear wheel, etc..

Random Fonts

Most Popular