Definition of heel

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Heel (v. t.) To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, and the like..

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Flange :: Flange (n.) An external or internal rib, or rim, for strength, as the flange of an iron beam; or for a guide, as the flange of a car wheel (see Car wheel.); or for attachment to another object, as the flange on the end of a pipe, steam cylinder, etc..
Box :: Box (v. t.) To furnish with boxes, as a wheel..
Depth :: Depth (n.) A pair of toothed wheels which work together.
Play :: Play (n.) Motion; movement, regular or irregular; as, the play of a wheel or piston; hence, also, room for motion; free and easy action..
Skid :: Skid (v. t.) To check with a skid, as wagon wheels..
Splasher :: Splasher (n.) One of the guarde over the wheels, as of a carriage, locomotive, etc..
Janker :: "Janker (n.) A long pole on two wheels, used in hauling logs..
Shaft :: Shaft (n.) A solid or hollow cylinder or bar, having one or more journals on which it rests and revolves, and intended to carry one or more wheels or other revolving parts and to transmit power or motion; as, the shaft of a steam engine..
Chain Wheel :: Chain wheel () An inversion of the chain pump, by which it becomes a motor driven by water..
Heel :: Heel (v. t.) To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, and the like..
Rouet :: Rouet (n.) A small wheel formerly fixed to the pan of firelocks for discharging them.
Milldam :: Milldam (n.) A dam or mound to obstruct a water course, and raise the water to a height sufficient to turn a mill wheel..
Mesh :: Mesh (n.) The engagement of the teeth of wheels, or of a wheel and rack..
Carriage :: Carriage (n.) A wheeled vehicle carrying a fixed burden, as a gun carriage..
Bark :: Bark (v. t.) To abrade or rub off any outer covering from; as to bark one's heel.
Grease :: Grease (v. t.) To smear, anoint, or daub, with grease or fat; to lubricate; as, to grease the wheels of a wagon..
Pallet :: Pallet (n.) A click or pawl for driving a ratchet wheel.
Gablock :: Gablock (n.) A false spur or gaff, fitted on the heel of a gamecock..
Tumbler :: Tumbler (n.) A movable obstruction in a lock, consisting of a lever, latch, wheel, slide, or the like, which must be adjusted to a particular position by a key or other means before the bolt can be thrown in locking or unlocking..
Wright :: Wright (n.) One who is engaged in a mechanical or manufacturing business; an artificer; a workman; a manufacturer; a mechanic; esp., a worker in wood; -- now chiefly used in compounds, as in millwright, wheelwright, etc..
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