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heels

/hiːlz/
noun
  1. The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.

  2. The part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel.

  3. The rear part of a sock or similar covering for the foot.

Synonymsender, outsider
Antonymstoe, babyface
noun
  1. The act of inclining or canting from a vertical position; a cant.

Synonymsheeling
noun
  1. High-heeled shoes.

    "She wore a short skirt and heels."

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