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heeler

noun heel·er \ˈhē-lər\

Definition of HEELER

1
a :  one that heels
b :  australian cattle dog
2
a :  a henchman of a local political boss
b :  a worker for a local party organization; especially :  ward heeler
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First Known Use of HEELER

1647

Rhymes with HEELER

dealer, feeler, healer, kneeler, peeler, reeler, sealer, Sheeler, spieler, squealer, stealer, stelar, vealer, velar, wheeler

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. heeler
  2. Australian heeler
  3. blue heeler
  4. naked heeler
  5. ward heeler
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