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backheel

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A kick played by the heel which typically travels in the opposite direction from which the player is facing.

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Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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2

noun

Meaning 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.

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Topics: government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war, wrestling

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To perform such a kick.

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Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To perform such a trip or throw.

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Topics: government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war, wrestling

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History

Etymology

From back + heel.

Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: talonnade — soccer
  • Polish: piętka — soccer
  • Polish: zagranie piętą — soccer
  • Russian: уда́р пя́ткой (udár pjátkoj) — soccer
  • Swedish: klackspark — soccer
  • Swedish: klack — soccer
  • Russian: бить по мячу́ пя́ткой (bitʹ po mjačú pjátkoj) — to perform a backheel kick
  • Russian: уда́рить по мячу́ пя́ткой (udáritʹ po mjačú pjátkoj) — to perform a backheel kick
  • Swedish: klacksparka — to perform a backheel kick
  • Swedish: klacka — to perform a backheel kick