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Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.
Bertolt Brecht

Meaning of "heels" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HEELS

heels  [hiːlz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HEELS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Heels is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HEELS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

heels

Heel

In human anatomy, the heel is the prominence at the posterior end of the foot. It is based on the projection of one bone, the calcaneus or heel bone, behind the articulation of the bones of the lower leg.

Definition of heels in the English dictionary

The definition of heels in the dictionary is high-heeled shoes.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HEELS


amazeballs
əˈmeɪzˌbɔːlz
Arles
ɑːlz
balls
bɔːlz
Charles
tʃɑːlz
coveralls
ˈkʌvərɔːlz
falls
fɔːlz
Galashiels
ˌɡæləˈʃiːlz
meals-on-wheels
ˈmiːlzɒnˈwiːlz
mules
mjuːlz
overalls
ˈəʊvərˌɔːlz
pools
puːlz
Quarles
kwɔːlz
Rules
ruːlz
Schools
skuːlz
smalls
smɔːlz
stalls
stɔːlz
steels
stiːlz
walls
wɔːlz
wheels
wiːlz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HEELS

heedlessly
heedlessness
heedy
heehaw
heel
heel bar
heel bone
heel in
heel-and-toe
heelball
heeled
heeler
heelless
heelpiece
heelplate
heelpost
heeltap
Heelys
Heerlen
heezie

WORDS THAT END LIKE HEELS

alloy wheels
at one´s heels
cool one´s heels
cracked heels
head over heels
high heels
kick one´s heels
kick up one´s heels
landing wheels
low heels
meals on wheels
oil the wheels
rock back on one´s heels
show a clean pair of heels
spike heels
take to one´s heels
training wheels
wheels within wheels

Synonyms and antonyms of heels in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HEELS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «heels» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of heels

Translation of «heels» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HEELS

Find out the translation of heels to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of heels from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «heels» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

高跟鞋
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

talones
570 millions of speakers

English

heels
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऊँची एड़ी के जूते
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كعب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

каблуки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

saltos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হিল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

talons
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tumit
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Absätze
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

かかと
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

발 뒤꿈치
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tumit
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giày cao gót
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குதிகால்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टाचा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

topuk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tacchi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

obcasy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

підбори
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tocuri
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τακούνια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hakke
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

klackar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hæler
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of heels

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HEELS»

The term «heels» is very widely used and occupies the 6.810 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HEELS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about heels

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10 QUOTES WITH «HEELS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word heels.
1
Candice Accola
My favorite thing about playing a vampire is the stunts. It's just a new, fun thing to do. Especially as a girl, being able to be all dolled up in heels and little outfits and be able to kick boys' butts, I think it's a really fun, make-believe world to play.
2
Jane Sherwood Ace
Time wounds all heels.
3
Richard Avedon
Just advertising departments with legs and high heels.
4
Victoria Beckham
If you haven't got it. Fake it! Too short? Wear big high heels, but do practice walking!
5
Matt Berninger
People will dig their heels in and fight for the things they love and against the things they hate.
6
Bertolt Brecht
Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.
7
Bat for Lashes
I don't like to be too submissive in the way I dress. I like quite boyish things, so I hardly ever wear high heels.
8
Barber Conable
I don't think it's the function of Congress to function well. It should drag its heels on the way to decision.
9
William Congreve
Grief walks upon the heels of pleasure; married in haste, we repent at leisure.
10
Carmen Electra
One of the big misconceptions about me is that I walk around in mini-skirts and high heels twenty-four seven and go to the gym in heels.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HEELS»

Discover the use of heels in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to heels and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
How To Walk In High Heels: The Girl's Guide To Everything
From appreciating wine to understanding modern art, placing a bet to playing poker, wearing a hat to finding the mains, HOW TO WALK IN HIGH HEELS helps you navigate life's challenges with style.
Camilla Morton, 2009
2
High Tech and High Heels in the Global Economy: Women, Work, ...
This is a penetrating demonstration of the genuine relevance of anthropology to the modern world. It also shows us in what ways change and persistence are subtly interwoven, in a world that is not quite so new as others tell us.
Carla Freeman, 2000
3
Backwards in High Heels: The Impossible Art of Being Female
The world is a fraught place for the contemporary female.Working mothers are still expected to make their children's costumes for the school play, despite the fact that home economics was abolished in the Seventies; we're told it's not ...
Tania Kindersley, Sarah Vine, 2010
4
Devil at My Heels
Now with a new foreword exclusive to the ebook edition, in which Louis Zamperini reflects on his life through 2010 and being the subject of Hillenbrand’s critically acclaimed biography.
Louis Zamperini, David Rensin, 2009
5
Spike Heels
"Pygmalion goes awry in contemporary comedy of manners which explores sexual harassment, misplaced amour and the possibility of a four sided love triangle."--Doollee.com.
Theresa Rebeck, 1992
6
Spying in High Heels
High crime meets high fashion in this intriguing mystery as a Los Angeles shoe designer finds herself in over her head when murder, embezzlement, and a hot detective collide in her life. Original.
Gemma Halliday, 2012
7
Dead Over Heels: An Aurora Teagarden Novel
Roe never liked Detective Sergeant Jack Burns, but she never wanted to see him dead - especially not dropped from a plane right into her own back yard.
Charlaine Harris, 2012
8
Head Over Heels
Jessie has kept the identity of her son Oliver's father a secret for years.
Jill Mansell, 2010
9
Of Cigarettes, High Heels, and Other Interesting Things: An ...
And why do we constantly seek meaning for our existence? Author Marcello Danesi tells us the discipline to study the human quest for understanding is called semiotics. Here Danesi demonstrates semiotics via a fascinating fictional scenario.
Marcel Danesi, 1999
10
Nancy Drew 16: The Clue of the Tapping Heels
More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA
Carolyn Keene, 1939

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HEELS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term heels is used in the context of the following news items.
1
A Sorted History of High Heels—From European Royalty to …
Whether you're a statement-making spiked stiletto kinda gal or more of an of-the-moment trendsetter type, have you ever wondered where your ... «E! Online, Jul 15»
2
Nicky Hilton's Custom Heels: Wedding Date And 'Mrs Rothschild …
Nicky Hilton walked down the aisle in a very special pair of custom-made Christian Louboutin heels. The blushing bride's made-to-order ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
3
Aust accused of dragging heels at UN talks
Australia is getting a bad rap and is sending mixed messages about fighting poverty at a major United Nations conference in Ethiopia, the ... «Yahoo7 News, Jul 15»
4
Bullock auctions heels for charity
Sandra Bullock has helped raise cash for a foster care organization in Los Angeles by auctioning off 10 pairs of signed "Minions" heels. Bullock ... «Kern Golden Empire, Jul 15»
5
The Daily Donald: Trump continues to nip at Jeb Bush's heels
Donald Trump is in Virginia today visiting Trump Winery, a vineyard he purchased for $6.5 million after the owner originally asked for $100 ... «Salon, Jul 15»
6
Watch people go head over heels for bubble soccer in Boston
There's probably no danger of summer softball games going away anytime soon, but bubble soccer just might be the next big thing Boston. «Boston.com, Jul 15»
7
Fener fans head over heels with van Persie arriving to sign
Yellow Canaries' new star received a hero's welcome at İstanbul Atatürk Airport with the attendance of dozens of Fenerbahçe fans.(Photo: ... «Today's Zaman, Jul 15»
8
Damn! These Heels audience winners: 'Out in the Night' and …
A tough-minded documentary and an inspiring drama from India were most popular with audiences at the Damn! These Heels LGBT Film ... «Salt Lake Tribune, Jul 15»
9
Tar Heels hire Sylvia Crawley
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- North Carolina has hired former Tar Heels player and coach Sylvia Crawley as an assistant coach. Crawley was the top ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
10
Kylie Jenner rocks thigh high heels heading to Kardashians set after …
She may be just shy of her 18th birthday but Kylie Jenner is already working harder than most. The youngest member of the 'klan' was seen ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

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