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heel·er

 (hē′lər)
n.
1. One who heels shoes.
2. Informal A ward heeler.
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heeler

(ˈhiːlə)
n
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) US See ward heeler
2. a person or thing that heels
3. (Agriculture) Austral and NZ a dog that herds cattle by biting at their heels
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heel•er

(ˈhi lər)

n.
1. a person who heels shoes.
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Quack heeler Anke Zimmermann suggested that the child's issues might stem from having been bitten by a dog.
A minute after the restart Mike McGauchie scored with a back heeler and a 25 yard volley from Ryan Coates saw Lochar go nap after they had introduced several substitutes on the hour mark.
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Author Cathy Luchetti's new book, Skidboot:The Smartest Dog in the World, is a tribute to Australian Blue Heeler, Skidboot, who became a sensation with his whimsical tricks, it was reported yesterday.