stiletto
51stiletto — [stɪˈletəʊ] (plural stilettos stilettoes) noun [C] a shoe that has a thin high heel, or the heel on this kind of shoe …
52Stiletto — The sole purpose of this knife was as a thrusting weapon. They are known for their long and slender blade of about 30 centimeters (12 inches), which often had three or four sides. This gave the blade strength, and increased the severity of the …
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53Stiletto — Sti|lẹt|to, der; s, s <italienisch englisch> (Damenschuh mit sehr spitzem hohem Absatz) …
54stiletto — See dagger …
55stiletto heel — noun Date: 1953 a high thin heel on women s shoes that is narrower than a spike heel …
56stiletto heel. — See spike heel. [1950 55] * * * …
57stiletto fly — ▪ insect any of about 1,600 species of insects in the fly order, Diptera. Adults are hairy or bristly, with slender bodies. They are usually found in open areas, such as pastures. The larvae occur in soil and decaying matter, and both …
58stiletto heel — noun A heel of a shoe that is very high and narrow, at least 10 centimeters (4 inches.) …
59stiletto heel — high heel …
60stiletto heel — stilet′to heel′ n. clo spike heel • Etymology: 1950–55 …