heelpiece

/ˈhilˌpis/
noun
  1. A piece or part that forms or covers the heel of a shoe or boot.
    • The cobbler replaced the worn heelpiece on my favorite boots.
    • She noticed the heelpiece was loose and took the shoes to the repair shop.
    • A sturdy heelpiece can make a shoe last much longer.
  2. A part or component at the rear end of an object, especially in machinery or furniture.
    • The carpenter sanded the heelpiece of the wooden frame before painting.
    • He adjusted the heelpiece on the machine to keep it balanced.
    • The heelpiece of the chair was scratched from being dragged across the floor.
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