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stiletto heel

[sti-let-oh heel] / stɪˈlɛt oʊ ˈhil /
NOUN
very high narrow shoe heel
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The teaser for the film gives nothing away - the famous red stiletto heel from the first film's promotional poster is appropriately joined by a second, identical shoe.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

Vern’s Holdings said the logo stamped on the soles of some high-heeled shoes depicted the silhouette of a stiletto heel with an ankle spiral wrap.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2024

She adds: “Thank God I wore flats. Although a stiletto heel might’ve come in handy …”

From The Guardian • Oct. 5, 2018

Giambattista Valli’s brown-and-black, calf hair and leather leopard-print pump has a pointed toe with a colorful pompom detail and a stiletto heel trimmed in feathers. $1,139.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2018

Later, he would describe it as a one-legged fat man wearing a stiletto heel standing on the middle of his chest.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green




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