heel turn
noun/ˈhiːl tɜːn/
/ˈhiːl tɜːrn/
- (North American English, informal) a complete change of attitude, opinion or character
- Fans of the show did not really buy the lead character's heel turn.
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- (in skating and snowboarding) a turn made by pushing down on your heel
- Slide your board into a heel turn and turn it sideways to slow down.
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