heelpieces

/ˈhilˌpisɪz/
noun
  1. Plural of heelpiece; pieces or parts that form or cover the heels of shoes or boots.
    • The factory produced hundreds of heelpieces each day.
    • She bought new heelpieces to replace the worn ones on all her dress shoes.
    • The shoemaker had a box full of heelpieces in different sizes.
  2. Plural of heelpiece; rear components of objects, especially in machinery or furniture.
    • The antique table had decorative heelpieces carved from oak.
    • These heelpieces on the machine need to be tightened regularly.
    • The technician ordered new heelpieces for the office chairs.
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