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/ˈæŋ.kəl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The joint connecting the foot with the leg.
She twisted her ankle while playing soccer.
The area around this joint.
He had a bruise on his ankle after the fall.
The part of a boot or shoe that covers the ankle.
She wore high boots that came up to her ankles.
A unit of measurement in the context of shoe size regarding the width and height around the ankle.
Make sure to get the right ankle size when ordering custom boots.
Etymology
Middle English ancle, from Old English āncēl; related to the word 'anklet'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ankle deep
referring to being submerged in water to the depth of one's ankles.
twist an ankle
to injure the ankle by rolling or turning it awkwardly.
Related Words
tarsus
the collection of bones in the foot that includes the ankle.
ligament
a fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones.
sprain
an injury to a joint caused by a sudden twist.
Slang Meanings
ankle biter
That kid is such an ankle biter, always running around and causing trouble.
kankle
After sitting for so long, I noticed my ankles turned into kankles.