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ankle
[ ang-kuhl ]
noun
- (in humans) the joint between the foot and the leg, in which movement occurs in two planes.
- the corresponding joint in a quadruped or bird; hock.
- the slender part of the leg above the foot.
ankle
/ ˈæŋə /
noun
- the joint connecting the leg and the foot See talus 1
- the part of the leg just above the foot
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ankle1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ankle1
Example Sentences
The Warwickshire man is yet to play this season because of an ankle injury.
Woakes has not played yet this season because of an ankle problem, while Wood is out until July following knee surgery.
Gonsolin, fully recovered from 2023 Tommy John surgery and a sprained ankle in March, mostly sailed through six innings, striking out nine while walking none, throwing 58 strikes in 77 pitches.
"What happened came from my ankles and from my brain and from my heart, and it was not about me — it was about my country," he said.
"It's basically high-powered fans on my ankles that blow me upright - just light a balancing bike but I'll be upside down."
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