Definition

To put a new heel on a shoe.

Example

After wearing my favorite shoes for years, I decided to reheel them to make them look new again.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I really need to get my favorite heels fixed.

What’s wrong with them?

The heel is damaged, so I have to reheel them soon.

That makes sense! It’s worth it to keep those shoes looking good.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reheel → The word is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "heel" (from Old English "hæle", meaning the back part of the foot). The term "reheel" means to put a new heel on a shoe again.

Memory Tip

Think of 're-' meaning again, and 'heel' referring to the back part of the foot — so reheel means to put a new heel on a shoe again.

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