1
a
: one that heels
2
a
: a henchman of a local political boss
b
: a worker for a local party organization
especially
: ward heeler
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Lancashire heelers have long bodies and short coats, often in black and tan.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Australian shepherd and heeler mix Kila in Southern California also has a particular tendency to act like a cat, often curling up in small spaces, sitting atop the back of the couch and even playing with a laser pointer.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
The contest was inspired by the introduction of the Lancashire heeler into the National Dog Show for the first time this year.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The 4-year-old is a red heeler pup like her mum Chilli (whereas Bluey is blue) — but that’s not the only difference between the siblings.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Australian shepherd and heeler mix Kila in Southern California also has a particular tendency to act like a cat, often curling up in small spaces, sitting atop the back of the couch and even playing with a laser pointer.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
The contest was inspired by the introduction of the Lancashire heeler into the National Dog Show for the first time this year.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The 4-year-old is a red heeler pup like her mum Chilli (whereas Bluey is blue) — but that’s not the only difference between the siblings.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Heeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heeler. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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