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heeler — [hēl′ər] n. 1. one that heels ☆ 2. Informal WARD HEELER … English World dictionary
Heeler — Heel er, n. 1. A cock that strikes well with his heels or spurs. [1913 Webster] 2. A dependent and subservient hanger on of a political patron. [Political Cant, U. S.] [1913 Webster] The army of hungry heelers who do their bidding. The Century.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
heeler — /ˈhilə / (say heeluh) noun 1. a dog which follows at one s heel. 2. a cattle or sheep dog which rounds up stock by following at their heels: *It was a heeler because it went for the heels of the cattle and not their heads, apparently. –nevil… …
heeler — noun Date: 1647 1. a. one that heels b. Australian cattle dog 2. a. a henchman of a local political boss b. a worker for a local party organization; especially ward heeler … New Collegiate Dictionary
heeler — /hee leuhr/, n. 1. a person who heels shoes. 2. See ward heeler. [1630 40; HEEL1 + ER1] * * * … Universalium
heeler — Synonyms and related words: Conservative, Democrat, Labourite, Republican, Tory, Whig, adherent, appendage, dangler, dependent, follower, hanger on, hatchet man, henchman, loyalist, man, partisan, party faithful, party hack, party man, party… … Moby Thesaurus
heeler — heel•er [[t]ˈhi lər[/t]] n. 1) a person who heels shoes 2) ward heeler … From formal English to slang
heeler — ˈhēlə(r) noun ( s) Etymology: heel (II) + er 1. : one that heels 2. : a worker that puts heels on shoes 3. : a dog that heels animals 4 … Useful english dictionary
heeler — noun A dependent and subservient hanger on of a political patron … Wiktionary
heeler — heel·er || hɪËlÉ™(r) n. one who repairs heels (of shoes); sycophant, yes man … English contemporary dictionary
