The Clue
Part of a pump (4 letter answer)
The Answer
HEEL
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Notes
The answer HEEL is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.
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Definition
HEEL as a noun:
1. the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
2. the back part of the human foot
3. (cad, bounder, blackguard, dog, hound, heel) = someone who is morally reprehensible; "you dirty dog"
4. one of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread
5. the lower end of a ship's mast
6. (golf) the part of the clubhead where it joins the shaft
HEEL as a verb:
1. (list, heel) = tilt to one side; "The balloon heeled over"; "the wind made the vessel heel"; "The ship listed to starboard"
2. follow at the heels of a person
3. perform with the heels; "heel that dance"
4. strike with the heel of the club; "heel a golf ball"
5. (heel, reheel) = put a new heel on; "heel shoes"