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backheel.

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

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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.

Where this word comes from

From back + heel.

verb
  1. To perform such a kick.

  2. To perform such a trip or throw.

Where this word comes from

From back + heel.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.