noun

ankle

ankle

I twisted my ankle playing soccer.

I twisted my ankle playing football.

She wore a bracelet on her ankle.

She wore a bracelet on her ankle.

((noun)) the joint connecting the foot with the leg. He sprained his ankle.

Synonyms: none; Antonyms: none

From Old English 'ancleow', related to 'angle', referring to the angle of the foot.

Think of the 'angle' your foot makes with your leg.

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