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
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And one of them is brand new to the competition: the Lancashire heeler.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Bluey and her dad Bandit are both blue heelers, while her mum Chilli and sister Bingo are red heelers.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025
His efforts also ensured that both the header and the heeler got equal money compared to winners in other events.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2025
Bluey, the blue heeler dog from the children's show of the same name, will join Disney Experiences at Disneyland, Disney World and on Disney Cruise Line ships, the company said in a press release.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Bluey and her dad Bandit are both blue heelers, while her mum Chilli and sister Bingo are red heelers.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025
His efforts also ensured that both the header and the heeler got equal money compared to winners in other events.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2025
Bluey, the blue heeler dog from the children's show of the same name, will join Disney Experiences at Disneyland, Disney World and on Disney Cruise Line ships, the company said in a press release.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Heeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heeler. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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