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ankle Definition and Meaning in English (ankle definition)

noun
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Ankle definition: The joint that connects the foot to the leg, allowing for movement.

Definitions of Ankle

  1. 1noun

    The joint that connects the foot to the leg, allowing for movement.

Example Sentences

“She wore a beautiful anklet around her ankle.”

“He sprained his ankle during the football match.”

“The water was only ankle-deep, so we waded through easily.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounanklet

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

sprain an anklecollocation

To injure the ligaments of the ankle by a sudden twist.

ankle-deepexpression

Reaching only to the ankles in depth.

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Ankle definition: The joint that connects the foot to the leg, allowing for movement.
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'Ankle' translates to 'ankle' in English. Ankle definition: The joint that connects the foot to the leg, allowing for movement.
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