heeler

noun

heel·​er ˈhē-lər How to pronounce heeler (audio)
1
a
: one that heels
2
a
: a henchman of a local political boss
b
: a worker for a local party organization
especially : ward heeler

Examples of heeler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Lancashire heeler has been around since the 17th century, but the breed's exact origins are unknown, according to the American Kennel Club. Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2024 Bluey fans now have a new way to experience the blue heeler pup and her younger sister Bingo − one that invites them to join in on the adventure. Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2024 The American Kennel Club announced Wednesday that the Lancashire heeler is the 201st breed. USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2024 The couple were already busy with their red heeler mix named Zorro. Matt Keenan, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heeler 

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Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of heeler was in 1647

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“Heeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heeler. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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