heel

• Substantivo que designa a parte de trás do pé humano abaixo do tornozelo ou a parte da peça de calçado ou da meia que cobre essa região.

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.

   Calcanhar

   • 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.

   Salto

   • 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.

   Indivíduo desprezível

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbastardblackguardcadjerkknavelouserascalratroguescoundrel

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de seguir logo atrás de alguém, geralmente um comando para um cão andar junto ao dono, ou inclinar-se para um lado, como um navio.

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.

   Andar junto

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfollowshadowtagtrail

2. Repair a shoe heelB1formal

   To attach or replace the heel of a shoe.

   Consertar o salto

   • 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.

   Sinônimosreheel