heel in German
heel in German is Kanten, Knust, Anschnitt — heel means the rounded back part of the foot, or the corresponding part of a shoe or sock.
heel in German
Kanten
Knust
Anschnitt
Ranft
Abschnitt
Knapp
Ferse
(anatomy) The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.
Absatz
(anatomy) The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.
Absatz
Schuhabsatz
Ferse
Ferse
The rear part of a sock or similar covering for the foot.
Schuft
(informal, synecdochically) A contemptible, unscrupulous, inconsiderate, or thoughtless person.
Schurke
(informal, synecdochically) A contemptible, unscrupulous, inconsiderate, or thoughtless person.
auf den Fersen sein
jemandem
krängen
(chiefly, nautical) To incline to one side; to tilt. [from 16th c.]
What does "heel" mean?
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noun The rounded back part of the foot, or the corresponding part of a shoe or sock.
"Her new boots rubbed a blister on her heel."
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noun A contemptible, dishonest, or unscrupulous person.
"He turned out to be a real heel, dumping her by text."
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noun In professional wrestling, a performer playing the villain role.
"The crowd booed loudly as the heel entered the ring."
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verb For a boat or ship to tilt or lean over to one side.
"The sailboat heeled sharply in the strong wind."
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heel in a sentence
- Her new boots rubbed a blister on her heel.
- The heel of this shoe is worn down unevenly.
- He turned out to be a real heel, dumping her by text.
- The crowd booed loudly as the heel entered the ring.
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What is "heel" in German?
"heel" in German is Kanten, Knust, Anschnitt. heel means: The rounded back part of the foot, or the corresponding part of a shoe or sock.
How do you use "heel" in a sentence?
Example: "Her new boots rubbed a blister on her heel." In German, "heel" is Kanten, Knust, Anschnitt.
Are there other ways to say "heel" in German?
Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "heel": Kanten, Knust, Anschnitt, Ranft, Abschnitt, Knapp.
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