“heel” is a noun and verb with 11 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation.
heel
noun
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
the back part of the human foot
someone who is morally reprehensible
“you dirty dog”
one of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread
the lower end of a ship's mast
(golf) the part of the clubhead where it joins the shaft
verb
tilt to one side
“The balloon heeled over”
“the wind made the vessel heel”
follow at the heels of a person
perform with the heels
“heel that dance”
strike with the heel of the club
“heel a golf ball”
put a new heel on
“heel shoes”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
