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stiletto

/ˈstɪlɪtoʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does stiletto mean?

noun

A long, thin, pointed heel on a shoe, typically high and narrow. A person who uses such shoes, especially as a fashion statement.

Example

"She wore a pair of stilettos to the party, but they were so high she could barely walk."

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