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Definition of "ankle" []

  • The joint formed by the articulation of the lower leg bones with the talus. The ankle connects the foot with the leg. (noun)
  • The slender section of the leg immediately above the foot. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "ankle" in a sentence
  • "Turns out that the term ankle is open for interpretation because"
  • "It just happens to be my ankle is a little sore, but that's not going to slow me down."
  • "Cooper, who had 40 goals in 90 league appearances for Dallas, returned to the field for Munich last month after recovering from a long-term ankle injury."