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heelMain Entry: 1heel Pronunciation: \ˈhēl\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hēla; akin to Old Norse hæll heel, Old English hōh — more at hock Date: before 12th century 1 a : the back of the human foot below the ankle and behind the arch b : the part of the hind limb of other vertebrates that is homologous with the human heel — heel·less \ˈhēl-ləs\ adjective — by the heels : in a tight grip — down at heel or down at the heel : in or into a run-down or shabby condition — on the heels of : immediately following — to heel 1 : close behind — under heel : under control or subjection
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