heeler
/ˈhiːlər/
noun
- A dog trained to herd cattle by nipping at their heels, especially an Australian Cattle Dog.
- My neighbor has a blue heeler that loves to chase after balls.
- Heelers are known for their intelligence and high energy.
- The heeler rounded up the stray cows with quick, sharp movements.
- A person who follows or supports a political leader or party, often uncritically.
- In the old days, political bosses relied on heelers to get out the vote.
- The candidate's heelers handed out flyers at the town square.
- The senator arrived with a group of loyal heelers who cheered every word.
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