heel

• Substantiv, das den hinteren Teil des menschlichen Fußes unterhalb des Knöchels bezeichnet oder den Teil eines Schuhs oder einer Socke, der diesen Bereich bedeckt.

A noun referring to the back part of the human foot below the ankle, or the part of a shoe or sock that covers this area.

1. Part of the footA1formal

   The back part of the human foot below the ankle.

   Ferse

   • He injured his heel while running.
   • The shoe rubbed against her heel, causing a blister.
   • She stood on her heels to reach the top shelf.

2. A1formal

   The part of a shoe or boot that supports the heel of the foot.

   Absatz

   • The heel of her shoe broke off while she was walking.
   • He prefers shoes with a low heel for comfort.
   • The cobbler replaced the worn heel on his boots.

3. Contemptible personB2informal

   An informal term for a person who is dishonest, untrustworthy, or behaves badly.

   Verachtenswerter Mensch

   • He's a real heel for cheating on his taxes.
   • Don't trust him; he's a complete heel.
   • She called him a heel after he broke his promise.

   Synonymebastardblackguardcadjerkknavelouserascalratroguescoundrel

• Verb, das bedeutet, einem Tier (meist einem Hund) dicht zu folgen bzw. es an der Seite zu führen, oder sich wie ein Schiff zur Seite zu neigen.

A verb used to indicate the act of following closely behind someone, typically a command for a dog to walk beside its owner, or to tilt or lean to one side, as in a ship.

1. Follow closelyA2formal

   (Of a dog) to walk close behind or beside its owner, especially on command.

   Bei Fuß gehen

   • The trainer commanded the dog to heel.
   • The puppy learned to heel during the obedience class.
   • She told her dog to heel as they walked down the street.

   Synonymefollowshadowtagtrail

2. Repair a shoe heelB1formal

   To attach or replace the heel of a shoe.

   Absatz reparieren

   • The cobbler heeled my boots for a small fee.
   • He needs to heel his favorite pair of shoes.
   • She took her high heels to the shop to get them heeled.

   Synonymereheel