heel

(noun) the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation.

(noun) the back part of the human foot.

(noun) someone who is morally reprehensible. Synonyms: cad, bounder, blackguard, dog, hound. Example: "You dirty dog."

(noun) one of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread.

(noun) the lower end of a ship's mast.

(noun) (golf) the part of the clubhead where it joins the shaft.

(verb) tilt to one side. Synonyms: list. Examples: "The balloon heeled over." "The wind made the vessel heel." "The ship listed to starboard."

(verb) follow at the heels of a person.

(verb) perform with the heels. Example: "Heel that dance."

(verb) strike with the heel of the club. Example: "Heel a golf ball."

(verb) put a new heel on. Synonyms: reheel. Example: "Heel shoes."