heelplates

/ˈhilˌpleɪts/
noun
  1. Plural of heelplate; flat pieces attached to the heels of shoes or boots for protection or reinforcement.
    • He replaced the worn heelplates on all his hiking boots before the trip.
    • The store sold heelplates in various sizes for different types of footwear.
    • The dancer's heelplates were made of brass to handle the constant tapping.
  2. Plural of heelplate; plates or fittings at the rear of structures or devices.
    • The warehouse had spare heelplates for the heavy-duty ladders.
    • The carpenter installed new heelplates on the bottom of the workbench legs.
    • These heelplates on the machinery need to be checked for rust.
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