English Explanatory Dictionary

backheel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A kick played by the heel which typically travels in the opposite direction from which the player is facing.
  2. A method of tripping or throwing by getting the leg back of the opponent's heel on the outside and pulling forward while pushing his body back.
verb
  1. To perform such a kick.
  2. To perform such a trip or throw.

Word forms

backheel backheels backheeling backheeled

Etymology

From back + heel.

Derived words

backheeler
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