sti·let·to 
/stəˈlɛtoʊ/ noun
plural sti·let·tos or sti·let·toes /stəˈlɛtoʊ/ noun [count] 1 a : a woman's shoe with a very high, thin heel
▪ a pair of stilettos [=spikes, spike heels]
b : the heel of a stiletto —called also spike heel 2 : a knife with a thin, pointed blade
▪ a pair of stilettos [=spikes, spike heels]
b : the heel of a stiletto —called also spike heel
