Definition of 'heel'

the back part of the human foot, under the ankle and behind the instep

the corresponding part of the hind foot of an animal

crushing oppressive or tyrannical power

anything suggesting the human heel in location, shape, or function, as the end of a loaf of bread, a rind end of cheese, the part of the palm of the hand nearest the wrist, the part of the head of a golf club nearest the shaft, the lower end of a ship's mast, or a small quantity of liquor left in a bottle

a despicable or unscrupulous person; cad

to furnish with a heel

to follow closely at the rear of

to touch, press, or drive forward with or as with the heel

to equip (a gamecock) with metal spurs

to hit (a ball) with the heel of the club

to follow along at the heels of someone

to move the heels rhythmically in dancing

to lean or tilt to one side, as a ship or boat in a high wind

to cause (a vessel) to heel

the act of heeling

the extent of this