A similar anatomical part, such as the fleshy rounded base of the human palm or the hind toe of a bird.
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A tilt, as of a boat, to one side.
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Botany The basal end of a plant cutting or tuber used in propagation.
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Informal A dishonorable man; a cad.
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Nautical The lower end of a mast.
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idiom
Down at the heels Shabby; rundown; poor.
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Heel Rundown; shabby; seedy.
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Lay by the heels To put in fetters or shackles; imprison.
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On Directly behind.
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On Immediately following.
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verb-transitive
Slang To furnish, especially with money.
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To arm (a gamecock) with gaffs.
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To furnish with a heel or heels.
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To press or strike with the heel: heel a horse.
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To repair or replace the heels, as for shoes.
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verb
To furnish with a heel.
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To supply especially with money.
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To exert pressure on, propel, or strike with the heel .
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To urge (as a lagging animal) by following closely or by nipping at the .
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To move along at someone's heels.
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