Meaning
A metal plate used to reinforce the heel of a shoe.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From heel + plate.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
buttplate
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025.