heeler

[hee-ler]

noun

1. a person who heels heel shoes.

2. ward heeler.

heeler

/ ˈhiːlə /

noun

1. See ward heeler

2. a person or thing that heels

3. a dog that herds cattle by biting at their heels

Word History and Origins

Origin of heeler¹

First recorded in 1630–40; heel ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Speaking both from experience and the literature, I can vouch for the heeler’s intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times

Its seven-minute episodes center on an anthropomorphic family of blue heeler dogs: Bluey, Bingo and their parents Chilli and Bandit.

From Los Angeles Times

Bluey is a blue heeler dog, who lives with her mum, dad and little sister, Bingo.

From BBC

The film will feature the vocal actors from the TV show, including Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Bluey's parents, Chilli and Bandit Heeler, and music created by its composer Joff Bush.

From BBC

The hit series, about the Heeler family of dogs, is made by Brisbane-based animation firm Ludo with BBC Studios and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

From BBC

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