felly

/ˈfɛli/

Definitions

1. noun

the sole or heel of a horse’s hoof

“The blacksmith carefully shaped the felly to fit the horse’s shoe.”

2. noun

the bottom of a barrel or cask

“She carefully poured the liquid from the barrel’s felly into a container.”

3. verb

to put a new sole or heel on something, especially a shoe

“The cobbler felly the worn-out shoe to make it look new again.”

Synonyms

  • heel
  • sole

Antonyms

  • head
  • top