ankle
/'æɳkl/
Definition
- Noun:
- The joint connecting the foot to the leg: The ankle is the anatomical structure where the leg and foot meet, allowing for movement.
- The region of this joint: The term also refers to the general area around this joint, including the bones, ligaments, and tendons.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- She twisted her ankle while running.
- The bracelet was worn around her ankle.
- He felt a sharp pain in his right ankle.
Advanced Usage
- "Ankle-deep": Used to describe something that reaches up to the ankles.
- They waded through ankle-deep water.
- "To ankle" (verb, informal/slang): To walk or leave.
- After the meeting, he simply ankled out of the room.
Variants and Related Words
- Anklebone (noun): Another term for the talus bone, which is a key bone in the ankle joint.
- Anklet (noun): A piece of jewelry worn around the ankle.
Synonyms
- Talus (anatomical term): Specifically refers to the bone that forms the lower part of the ankle joint.
- Malleolus (anatomical term): Refers to the bony prominences on each side of the ankle.
Related Phrases
- Sprained ankle: A common injury involving the stretching or tearing of ligaments around the ankle joint.
- Weak ankles: A condition describing ankles prone to injury or instability.
Idioms
- "To break one's ankle": An idiom sometimes used to mean to hurry up or move quickly (though less common than "break a leg").
- You'd better break an ankle if you want to catch that bus!
Noun
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a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
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