Definition of heel

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Heel (n.) The lower end of a mast, a boom, the bowsprit, the sternpost, etc..

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Landau :: Landau (n.) A four-wheeled covered vehicle, the top of which is divided into two sections which can be let down, or thrown back, in such a manner as to make an open carriage..
Chill :: Chill (n.) The hardened part of a casting, as the tread of a car wheel..
Scotch :: Scotch (v. t.) To shoulder up; to prop or block with a wedge, chock, etc., as a wheel, to prevent its rolling or slipping..
Car Wheel :: Car wheel () A flanged wheel of a railway car or truck.
Treadwheel :: Treadwheel (n.) A wheel turned by persons or animals, by treading, climbing, or pushing with the feet, upon its periphery or face. See Treadmill..
Sledge :: Sledge (n.) A strong vehicle with low runners or low wheels; or one without wheels or runners, made of plank slightly turned up at one end, used for transporting loads upon the snow, ice, or bare ground; a sled..
Brush Wheel :: Brush wheel () A wheel without teeth, used to turn a similar one by the friction of bristles or something brushlike or soft attached to the circumference..
Squat :: Squat (a.) Sitting on the hams or heels; sitting close to the ground; cowering; crouching.
Rack :: Rack (v. t.) To extend by the application of force; to stretch or strain; specifically, to stretch on the rack or wheel; to torture by an engine which strains the limbs and pulls the joints..
Caster :: Caster (n.) A small wheel on a swivel, on which furniture is supported and moved..
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..
Welt :: Welt (n.) In machine-made stockings, a strip, or flap, of which the heel is formed..
Hub :: Hub (n.) A block for scotching a wheel.
Driver :: Driver (n.) The driving wheel of a locomotive.
High-pressure :: High-pressure (a.) Having or involving a pressure greatly exceeding that of the atmosphere; -- said of steam, air, water, etc., and of steam, air, or hydraulic engines, water wheels, etc..
Chariot :: Chariot (n.) A four-wheeled pleasure or state carriage, having one seat..
Truckle :: Truckle (n.) A small wheel or caster.
Heel :: Heel (v. i.) To lean or tip to one side, as a ship; as, the ship heels aport; the boat heeled over when the squall struck it..
Soleplate :: Soleplate (n.) The plate forming the back of a waterwheel bucket.
Buckboard :: Buckboard (n.) A four-wheeled vehicle, having a long elastic board or frame resting on the bolsters or axletrees, and a seat or seats placed transversely upon it; -- called also buck wagon..
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