heelball

/ˈhilˌbɔl/
noun
  1. A hard, waxy substance used to polish the heels and soles of shoes, or to make a surface for brass rubbing.
    • The cobbler applied heelball to the leather to give it a deep shine.
    • He rubbed heelball over the shoe heel until it was smooth and glossy.
    • She bought a tin of heelball for her brass rubbing hobby.
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