# heels

Pronunciation: say "HEELZ" /hiːlz/

## Noun

1. Shoes built with tall, raised heels under the back of the foot, lifting the wearer above flat footing.
   - Simple: Shoes with tall, raised backs that make the wearer stand higher.
   - _She kicked off her heels the moment she got home from the office._
   - _Strappy heels left her ankles aching by the end of the party._
2. Plural of heel. — plural of heel
   - Simple: Plural of heel. Use this form when talking about more than one heel.
   - _Years of barefoot running had toughened the heels of his feet._
   - _She rubbed her sore heels after finishing the marathon._

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