heel
/hiːl/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
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.
4
The part of the palm of a hand closest to the wrist.
5
A high-heeled shoe.
6
The back, upper part of the stock.
7
The thickening of the neck of a stringed instrument where it attaches to the body.
8
The last or lowest part of anything.
9
A crust end-piece of a loaf of bread.
10
The base of a bun sliced in half lengthwise.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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