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.

Synonyms: ender, outsider

verb

1. To follow at somebody's heels; to chase closely.

   “She called to her dog to heel.”

2. To add a heel to, or increase the size of the heel of (a shoe or boot).

3. To kick with the heel.