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Webster 1913 Edition


Heelball

Heel′ballˊ

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Noun.
A composition of wax and lampblack, used by shoemakers for polishing, and by antiquaries in copying inscriptions.

Definition 2024


heelball

heelball

English

Noun

heelball (plural heelballs)

  1. A mixture of wax and lampblack used to polish shoes, and in brass rubbing.