1. a metal plate attached to the heel of a shoe or boot to protect it from wear or to provide traction
Usage: commonly used on work boots and formal dress shoes
2. a reinforcing plate or bracket attached to the heel end of a structural member or tool
Usage: technical/construction usage

Examples

• The work boots had metal heelplates that made a clicking sound on the concrete floor.
• Over time, the heelplate on his dress shoes wore down and needed replacement.
• The carpenter's boots featured reinforced heelplates for durability.
• A heelplate was welded to the structural beam to distribute the load more evenly.
• The heelplate protected the shoe's heel from damage during heavy use.