ankle

[ˈæŋkl]

ankle Definition

the joint connecting the foot with the leg, composed of the three bones talus, tibia, and fibula.

Using ankle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ankle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She twisted her ankle while playing basketball.

  • Example

    He has a tattoo on his ankle.

  • Example

    The boots come up to my ankles.

Phrases with ankle

  • ankle-deep

    describing a depth that reaches up to the ankles

    Example

    The water was only ankle-deep, so we could easily cross the stream.

  • a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

    Example

    She wore a silver ankle bracelet with small bells that jingled when she walked.

  • short socks that cover only the ankle and part of the foot

    Example

    She wore ankle socks with her sneakers.

Origins of ankle

from Old English 'ancleow'

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Summary: ankle in Brief

An 'ankle' [ˈæŋkl] is the joint connecting the foot with the leg, composed of the three bones talus, tibia, and fibula. It is commonly used in phrases like 'twisted her ankle,' 'ankle-deep,' and 'ankle bracelet.' 'Ankle socks' are short socks that cover only the ankle and part of the foot.

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