Definition of heel

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...

Heel (n.) Management by the heel, especially the spurred heel; as, the horse understands the heel well..

Lern More About Heel

Dismount :: Dismount (v. t.) To throw or remove from the carriage, or from that on which a thing is mounted; to break the carriage or wheels of, and render useless; to deprive of equipments or mountings; -- said esp. of artillery..
Heeltap :: Heeltap (n.) One of the segments of leather in the heel of a shoe.
Heeler :: Heeler (n.) A cock that strikes well with his heels or spurs.
Cab :: Cab (n.) A kind of close carriage with two or four wheels, usually a public vehicle..
Glazer :: Glazer (n.) A tool or machine used in glazing, polishing, smoothing, etc.; amoung cutlers and lapidaries, a wooden wheel covered with emery, or having a band of lead and tin alloy, for polishing cutlery, etc..
Wheelwright :: Wheelwright (n.) A man whose occupation is to make or repair wheels and wheeled vehicles, as carts, wagons, and the like..
Wheel-shaped :: Wheel-shaped (a.) Expanding into a flat, circular border at top, with scarcely any tube; as, a wheel-shaped corolla..
Spoke :: Spoke (n.) The radius or ray of a wheel; one of the small bars which are inserted in the hub, or nave, and which serve to support the rim or felly..
Bay :: Bay (n.) A small body of water set off from the main body; as a compartment containing water for a wheel; the portion of a canal just outside of the gates of a lock, etc..
Trundle-bed :: Trundle-bed (n.) A low bed that is moved on trundles, or little wheels, so that it can be pushed under a higher bed; a truckle-bed; also, sometimes, a simiral bed without wheels..
Yerk :: Yerk (v. i.) To throw out the heels; to kick; to jerk.
Wain :: Wain (n.) A four-wheeled vehicle for the transportation of goods, produce, etc.; a wagon..
Heel :: Heel (v. t.) To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, and the like..
Dish :: Dish (v. t.) To make concave, or depress in the middle, like a dish; as, to dish a wheel by inclining the spokes..
Rotative :: Rotative (a.) turning, as a wheel; rotary; rotational..
Bar :: Bar (n.) The part of the crust of a horse's hoof which is bent inwards towards the frog at the heel on each side, and extends into the center of the sole..
Roulette :: Roulette (n.) A similar wheel used to roughen the surface of a plate, as in making alterations in a mezzotint..
Fanner :: Fanner (n.) A fan wheel; a fan blower. See under Fan.
Carryall :: Carryall (n.) A light covered carriage, having four wheels and seats for four or more persons, usually drawn by one horse..
Flume :: Flume (n.) A stream; especially, a passage channel, or conduit for the water that drives a mill wheel; or an artifical channel of water for hydraulic or placer mining; also, a chute for conveying logs or lumber down a declivity..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us