Heel vs. Platform — What's the Difference?

The heel is the prominence at the posterior end of the foot. It is based on the projection of one bone, the calcaneus or heel bone, behind the articulation of the bones of the lower leg.

A raised level surface on which people or things can stand

The rounded posterior portion of the human foot under and behind the ankle.

The declared policy of a political party or group

The corresponding part of the hind foot of other vertebrates.

A shoe with very thick soles

A similar anatomical part, such as the fleshy rounded base of the human palm or the hind toe of a bird.

A horizontal surface raised above the level of the adjacent area, as a stage for public speaking or a landing alongside railroad tracks.

The part, as of a sock, shoe, or stocking, that covers the heel.

A vessel, such as a submarine or an aircraft carrier, from which weapons can be deployed.

The built-up portion of a shoe or boot, supporting the heel.

An oil platform.

One of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread.

A place, means, or opportunity for public expression of opinion

The part of the head of a golf club where it joins the shaft.

A vestibule at the end of a railway car.

The end of a violin bow where the handle is located.

A formal declaration of the principles on which a group, such as a political party, makes its appeal to the public.

The lower end of a mast.

A thick layer, as of leather or cork, between the inner and outer soles of a shoe, giving added height.

The after end of a ship's keel.

A shoe having such a construction.

(Botany) The basal end of a plant cutting or tuber used in propagation.

(Computers) The basic technology of a computer system's hardware and software that defines how a computer is operated and determines what other kinds of software can be used.

Oppression; tyranny

A flat elevated portion of ground.

(Informal) A dishonorable or unscrupulous person.

The ancient, stable, interior layer of a continental craton composed of igneous or metamorphic rocks covered by a thin layer of sedimentary rock.

A tilt, as of a boat, to one side.

A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made.

To furnish with a heel or heels.

A raised floor for any purpose, e.g. for workmen during construction, or formerly for military cannon.

To repair or replace the heels, as for shoes.

(figurative) A place or an opportunity to express one's opinion.

(Slang) To furnish, especially with money.

(figurative) Something that allows an enterprise to advance.

To arm (a gamecock) with gaffs.

A political stance on a broad set of issues, which are called planks.

To press or strike with the heel

(rail) A raised structure from which passengers can enter or leave a train, metro etc.

To follow at one's heels

Ellipsis of platform shoea kind of high shoe with an extra layer between the inner and outer soles.

To tilt or cause to tilt to one side.

(Internet) digital platform: a software system used to provide online services to clients, such as social media, e-commerce, cloud computing etc.

To cover the roots of (a plant) with soil temporarily, as while preparing for a more permanent planting. Often with in

(computing) computing platform: a particular type of operating system or environment such as a database or other specific software, and/or a particular type of computer or microprocessor, used to describe a particular environment for running other software.

(anatomy) The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.

(automotive) car platform: a set of components shared by several vehicle models.

The part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel.

(geology) A flat expanse of rock, often the result of wave erosion.

The rear part of a sock or similar covering for the foot.

(nautical) A light deck, usually placed in a section of the hold or over the floor of the magazine.

The part of the palm of a hand closest to the wrist.

(obsolete) A plan; a sketch; a model; a pattern.

A woman's high-heeled shoe.

(Myanmar) sidewalk

(firearms) The back, upper part of the stock.

(transitive) To furnish with or shape into a platform

The last or lowest part of anything.

(transitive) To place on, or as if on, a platform.

A crust end-piece of a loaf of bread.

(rail) To place a train alongside a station platform.

(US) The base of a bun sliced in half lengthwise.

To include in a political platform

(informal) A contemptible, unscrupulous, inconsiderate or thoughtless person.

(transitive) To publish or make visible; to provide a platform for (a topic etc.).

A headlining wrestler regarded as a "bad guy," whose ring persona embodies villainous or reprehensible traits and demonstrates characteristics of a braggart and a bully.

To open (a film) in a small number of theaters before a broader release in order to generate enthusiasm.

(card games) The cards set aside for later use in a patience or solitaire game.

To form a plan of; to model; to lay out.

Anything resembling a human heel in shape; a protuberance; a knob.

A plat; a plan; a sketch; a model; a pattern. Used also figuratively.

(architecture) The lower end of a timber in a frame, as a post or rafter.

A place laid out after a model.

The obtuse angle of the lower end of a rafter set sloping.

Any flat or horizontal surface; especially, one that is raised above some particular level, as a framework of timber or boards horizontally joined so as to form a roof, or a raised floor, or portion of a floor; a landing; a dais; a stage, for speakers, performers, or workmen; a standing place.

A cyma reversa.

A declaration of the principles upon which a person, a sect, or a party proposes to stand; a declared policy or system; as, the Saybrook platform; a political platform.

(carpentry) The short side of an angled cut.

A light deck, usually placed in a section of the hold or over the floor of the magazine. See Orlop.

(golf) The part of a club head's face nearest the shaft.

To place on a platform.

The lower end of the bit (cutting edge) of an axehead; as opposed to the toe (upper end).

To form a plan of; to model; to lay out.

In a carding machine, the part of a flat nearest the cylinder.

A raised horizontal surface;

(nautical) The junction between the keel and the stempost of a vessel; an angular wooden join connecting the two.

A document stating the aims and principles of a political party;

(nautical) The act of inclining or canting from a vertical position; a cant.

The combination of a particular computer and a particular operating system

To follow at somebody's heels; to chase closely.

Any military structure or vehicle bearing weapons

To add a heel to, or increase the size of the heel of (a shoe or boot).

A woman's shoe with a very high thick sole

To kick with the heel.

(transitive) To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, etc.

(transitive) To arm with a gaff, as a cock for fighting.

To hit (the ball) with the heel of the club.

To make (a fair catch) standing with one foot forward, the heel on the ground and the toe up.

To incline to one side; to tilt.

To lean or tip to one side, as a ship; as, the ship heels aport; the boat heeled over when the squall struck it.

To perform by the use of the heels, as in dancing, running, and the like.

To add a heel to; as, to heel a shoe.

To arm with a gaff, as a cock for fighting.

To hit (the ball) with the heel of the club.

To make (a fair catch) standing with one foot advanced, the heel on the ground and the toe up.

The hinder part of the foot; sometimes, the whole foot; - in man or quadrupeds.

The hinder part of any covering for the foot, as of a shoe, sock, etc.; specif., a solid part projecting downward from the hinder part of the sole of a boot or shoe.

The latter or remaining part of anything; the closing or concluding part.

Anything regarded as like a human heel in shape; a protuberance; a knob.

The part of a thing corresponding in position to the human heel; the lower part, or part on which a thing rests

Management by the heel, especially the spurred heel; as, the horse understands the heel well.

The lower end of a timber in a frame, as a post or rafter. In the United States, specif., the obtuse angle of the lower end of a rafter set sloping.

The part of the face of the club head nearest the shaft.

In a carding machine, the part of a flat nearest the cylinder.

The bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground

The back part of the human foot

Someone who is morally reprehensible;

One of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread

The lower end of a ship's mast

(golf) the part of the clubhead where it joins the shaft

The piece of leather that fits the heel

Tilt to one side;

Follow at the heels of a person

Perform with the heels;

Strike with the heel of the club;

Put a new heel on;