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heels

[hiːlz]

heels Definition

  • 1the back part of the human foot below the ankle
  • 2a woman's shoe with a thin or high heel
  • 3a contemptuous or scornful remark or treatment

Using heels: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "heels" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore high heels to the party.

  • Example

    He was kicked in the heels by a horse.

  • Example

    She gave him the cold shoulder and showed him her heels.

  • Example

    The team was defeated and sent home with their tails between their heels.

heels Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for heels

Phrases with heels

  • at someone's heels

    following closely behind someone

    Example

    The detective was hot on the thief's heels.

  • cool one's heels

    to wait for a period of time, especially when it is annoying or frustrating

    Example

    I had to cool my heels in the waiting room for an hour before seeing the doctor.

  • dig in one's heels

    to refuse to change one's mind or course of action

    Example

    The company dug in its heels and refused to negotiate with the union.

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Summary: heels in Brief

The term 'heels' [hiːlz] refers to the back part of the human foot below the ankle, as well as a type of women's shoe with a thin or high heel. It can also mean a contemptuous or scornful remark or treatment. The phrase 'at someone's heels' means following closely behind someone, while 'cool one's heels' means to wait for a period of time, especially when it is annoying or frustrating.