heel-piece

heel-piece

A cobbler carefully attaches a new heel-piece to a worn leather shoe.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A piece of material used for the heel of a shoe: "heel-piece" refers to a separate piece, often made of leather or rubber, attached to the heel of a shoe or boot to reinforce or replace it.
    • The heel of a shoe itself: In some contexts, "heel-piece" can refer to the entire heel portion of a shoe, especially when considered as a distinct component.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The cobbler replaced the worn heel-piece on my favourite boots. (The craftsman installed a new piece of material on the heel of the boots.)
    • I need to buy a new heel-piece for these dress shoes because the original one has cracked. (The heel component of the shoes is damaged and requires replacement.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to fit a heel-piece": to attach or install the heel component of a shoe.

    • The shoemaker carefully fitted a new heel-piece to the leather sole. (The craftsman attached the heel material to the shoe bottom.)

  • "heel-piece as a spare part": a replacement part for the heel of footwear.

    • He ordered a set of heel-pieces from the catalog to repair several pairs of shoes. (He purchased replacement heel components for multiple shoes.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Heel (n): the back part of the foot below the ankle; also, the part of a shoe that supports this area.

    • The heel of his shoe was worn down. (The back part of the shoe was damaged.)

  • Piece (n): a part or portion of something.

    • A piece of leather was used for the repair. (A segment of leather material.)
Synonyms
  • Heel tab: a small piece of material at the back of a shoe, often used for pulling it on.
  • Heel pad: a cushion or insert placed inside or on the heel of a shoe for comfort or support.
Related Idioms

  • "on the heels of": closely following or immediately after something.

    • The new policy came on the heels of the previous one. (It followed the previous policy closely.)

  • "to drag one's heels": to act slowly or reluctantly.

    • He is dragging his heels about finishing the report. (He is delaying or being slow in completing the report.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • Heel over: (of a boat or ship) to tilt or lean to one side.
    • The sailboat heeled over in the strong wind. (The boat tilted sideways due to the wind.)
    • Note: This phrasal verb uses "heel" as a verb, not "heel-piece".