Meaning & Definition of word "Ankle"
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Ankle
/ˈæŋ.kəl/
noun:
- 1. The joint connecting the foot with the leg.
- Example: She twisted her ankle while playing soccer.
- 2. The area around this joint.
- Example: He had a bruise on his ankle after the fall.
- 3. The part of a boot or shoe that covers the ankle.
- Example: She wore high boots that came up to her ankles.
- 4. A unit of measurement in the context of shoe size regarding the width and height around the ankle.
- Example: 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 of ankle
Meaning: ankle biter
Example Sentence: That kid is such an ankle biter, always running around and causing trouble.
Meaning: kankle
Example Sentence: After sitting for so long, I noticed my ankles turned into kankles.