heelers

/ˈhiːlərz/
noun
  1. Plural of heeler; multiple dogs trained to herd cattle by nipping at their heels, or multiple loyal political followers.
    • The mayor's heelers spread the news through every neighborhood.
    • The ranch had three heelers working the herd.
    • At the dog show, the heelers impressed the judges with their agility.
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