Heels: meaning, definitions and examples

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heels

 

[ hiหlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

shoes

High-heeled shoes, typically worn by women, with a heel that is raised significantly higher than the toe.

Synonyms

high heels, pumps, stiletto heels

Examples of usage

  • She loved to wear heels with her dresses.
  • The actress tripped on her heels while walking on the red carpet.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A heel is a person who is in a losing position in a competition or race.

Synonyms

loser, trailer, underdog

Examples of usage

  • The team was trailing by three goals, making them the heels in the match.
  • He started as the underdog but ended up as the heel in the championship.

Translations

Translations of the word "heels" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saltos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Absรคtze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tumit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฑะพั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obcasy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท talons

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tacones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท topuklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุนูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podpatky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opรคtky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ซ˜่ทŸ้ž‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ peti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆlur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะบัˆะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒฃแƒกแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dabanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tacones

Etymology

The word 'heels' originated from the Old English word 'hฤ“la', which referred to the back part of the foot. Over time, it evolved to specifically refer to the raised part of a shoe. High heels became popular in the 16th century in Europe, initially worn by both men and women. However, by the 18th century, they became predominantly associated with women's fashion. Today, heels are a staple in many women's wardrobes, symbolizing elegance and style.

See also: heel.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,396 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.