high heels

Meanings

• noun

  Women's footwear with high, vertical heels.

• noun

  A type of shoe with a heel significantly higher than the width of the sole.

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Synonyms

heels

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with high heels
reels , meals , seals

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Variants

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high heels

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Etymology

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The term 'heels' comes from the Old English word 'hēel', meaning the lower end of the foot. The addition of 'high' refers to the raised heel section of the shoe.

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Trivia

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1. High heels were originally invented for men to hunt and ride horses more effectively.

2. The average woman wears heels with an inch of height or more about 21% of the time.

3. The tallest pair of heels ever made was 12 inches (30 cm) tall and was worn by a man in Thailand in 2009.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stilettos: A type of high heel with a very narrow, tapering shape that is much taller than the width of the shoe.

2. Platform heels: A type of high heel with a raised platform under the ball of the foot, making the shoe more stable and easier to walk in.

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Culture

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High heels have been worn as a symbol of femininity and elegance since the 16th century. They have been featured in literature, art, music, and fashion throughout history. For example, in the novel 'Vanity Fair' by W.M. Thackeray, the character Becky Sharp is described as wearing 'a pair of high-heeled shoes'. In music, the song 'Heels' by Zedd and Haley Williams references the confidence and empowerment that comes with wearing high heels.

How to Memorize "high heels"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a woman wearing a red dress and high heels at a formal event.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'high heels' with the image of a woman walking gracefully in stilettos.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'elevated elegance' to remember the meaning of high heels.

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