Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Heeltap · Heel·tap · IPA n. v. t. 01 n. One of the segments of leather in the heel of a shoe. 1. One of the segments of leather in the heel of a shoe. 2. A small portion of liquor left in a glass after drinking. 02 v. t. To add a piece of leather to the heel of (a shoe, boot, etc.) imp. & p. p. Heeltapped; p. pr. & vb. n. Heeltapping 1. To add a piece of leather to the heel of (a shoe, boot, etc.)