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Achilles tendon
noun · 78% connection
a large tendon that runs from the heel to the calf
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
Achilles' tendon
noun · 78% connection
The strong tendon formed of the united tendons of the large muscles in the calf of the leg, an inserted into the bone of the heel; --…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
Afterpiece
noun · 78% connection
A piece performed after a play, usually a farce or other small entertainment.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
Bar
noun · 78% connection
A piece of wood, metal, or other material, long in proportion to its breadth or thickness, used as a lever and for various other purpo…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
Bark
verb · 78% connection
To strip the bark from; to peel.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
Boxhaul
verb · 78% connection
To put (a vessel) on the other tack by veering her short round on her heel; -- so called from the circumstance of bracing the head yar…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
Calcaneum
noun · 78% connection
One of the bones of the tarsus which in man, forms the great bone of the heel; -- called also fibulare.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
Calf
noun · 78% connection
The young of the cow, or of the Bovine family of quadrupeds. Also, the young of some other mammals, as of the elephant, rhinoceros, hi…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
Chamois
noun · 78% connection
A small species of antelope (Rupicapra tragus), living on the loftiest mountain ridges of Europe, as the Alps, Pyrenees, etc. It posse…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
Cleat
noun · 78% connection
A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
Cordwain
noun · 78% connection
A term used in the Middle Ages for Spanish leather (goatskin tanned and dressed), and hence, any leather handsomely finished, colored,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
Counter
adverb · 78% connection
A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition; as, counteract, counterbalance, countercheck. See Counter, adv. & a.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
Epimere
noun · 78% connection
One of the segments of the transverse axis, or the so called homonymous parts; as, for example, one of the several segments of the ext…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
Gaiter
noun · 78% connection
A covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and instep, or for the whole leg from the knee to the instep, fitting down upon the shoe.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
Heel
verb · 78% connection
To lean or tip to one side, as a ship; as, the ship heels aport; the boat heeled over when the squall struck it.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
Heelpiece
noun · 78% connection
A piece of armor to protect the heels.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
Insole
noun · 78% connection
The inside sole of a boot or shoe; also, a loose, thin strip of leather, felt, etc., placed inside the shoe for warmth or ease.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
Laster
noun · 78% connection
A workman whose business it is to shape boots or shoes, or place leather smoothly, on lasts; a tool for stretching leather on a last.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: segments, leather, heel, shoe.
