Is inclined, when it's close to the master (5)
I believe the answer is:
heels
'is' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I cannot understand how they can define each other.
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for heels that I've seen before include "Dastardly types" , "Backs of the feet" , "Wedges" , "Foot parts" , "Cads - shoe parts" .)