ankle — the joint connecting the foot with the leg
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the joint connecting the foot with the leg
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæŋkəl/
Example Sentences
- The basketball player's ankle was so weak, he needed ankle guards even while sleeping!
- I bought ankle boots, but they're so tall they look like knee boots on my short legs.
- The doctor examined my swollen ankle after the accident.
ankle
NOUN[/ˈæŋkəl/]
the joint connecting the foot with the leg
a soccer player kicks a ball with their foot while their coach points to the connecting joint. The player's foot bends at the specific point where it meets the lower leg. The coach kneels down to examine how the joint moves during the kicking motion. Other players gather around to watch the demonstration of proper foot positioning. the joint connecting the foot with the leg in action
An injured ankle can make your heart rankle
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Ankle derives from Old English 'ancleow', which originated in Ancient Germanic languages meaning 'bent joint' or 'angle'. The word literally describes the bending motion characteristic of the ankle joint.
Breakdown
Old English 'ancleow' (bent joint) → Middle English 'ankle'. The root relates to Germanic words denoting angles or bending, reflecting the joint's angular, flexible nature.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The basketball player's ankle was so weak, he needed ankle guards even while sleeping!”
“I bought ankle boots, but they're so tall they look like knee boots on my short legs.”
“The doctor examined my swollen ankle after the accident.”
“She wore ankle socks with her sneakers to the gym.”
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