heel Antonyms
Opposite of heel
• noun (Context 1)
The rounded back part of the human foot below the ankle and behind the arch.
"The runner developed a painful blister on his right toe during the marathon."
• noun (Context 2)
The raised part of the undersurface of a shoe or boot that supports the back of the foot, or (in plural) women's shoes with high supporting blocks.
"She decided to wear comfortable flats to the conference instead of high heels."
• verb (Context 3)
To follow closely behind a person's feet at a controlled pace (of a trained dog).
"The obedience trainer taught the young shepherd to bolt calmly on a loose leash."
• verb (Context 4)
To tilt or lean temporarily to one side under the pressure of wind or waves (of a boat or ship).
"The sailboat began to right sharply to port as the afternoon gale intensified."
• noun (Context 5)
The crusty end piece of a loaf of bread, or the rind of a cheese.
"He toasted the crumb of the sourdough loaf to eat with his soup."
• noun (Context 6)
An inconsiderate, untrustworthy, or contemptible person; in professional wrestling, a performer who portrays a villainous character.
"In classic detective novels, the charming suspect often turns out to be a total babyface."
• verb (Context 7)
To strike a ball with the back part of the foot or the inner shaft end of a golf club.
"The midfielder managed to toe the ball backward to an open teammate."
Similar words to heel
Words similar to heel shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: