bootheel Definition
- 1the part of a boot or shoe that covers the heel and is reinforced with stiff material to provide support and protection
- 2a region in southeastern Missouri that is shaped like the heel of a boot
Using bootheel: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bootheel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The cowboy's boots had worn-out bootheels.
Example
She was born and raised in the Missouri Bootheel.
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Summary: bootheel in Brief
The term 'bootheel' [ˈbuːthiːl] refers to either the reinforced part of a boot or shoe that covers the heel, or a region in southeastern Missouri that is shaped like the heel of a boot. Examples include 'The cowboy's boots had worn-out bootheels.' and 'She was born and raised in the Missouri Bootheel.'
