anklet
/'æɳklit/
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Definition
- Noun:
- An ornament worn around the ankle: A piece of jewelry, often a chain or a bracelet, designed to be worn on the ankle.
- A sock that reaches just above the ankle: A short sock that covers the foot and extends only to the ankle or slightly above it.
- A shoe for a child or woman that has a strap around the ankle: A type of footwear, often a sandal or a low shoe, which is secured by a strap that fastens around the ankle.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Ornament):
- Noun (Sock):
- Noun (Shoe):
Advanced Usage
- "Ankle bracelet": A common synonym for an anklet as an ornament.
- "Prisoner's anklet": Refers to an electronic monitoring device worn around the ankle.
Variants and Related Words
- Ankle bracelet (n): Synonym for an ornamental anklet.
- Bangle (n): A rigid bracelet or anklet, often without a clasp.
- Socklet (n): A very short sock, similar to an anklet.
Synonyms
- Ankle bracelet: For the ornament.
- Bobby sock: For a type of short sock, often folded over.
- Ankle strap shoe: For the type of footwear.
Related Phrases
- To wear an anklet: The common verb phrase for having an anklet on.
Related Idioms
- No direct idioms are commonly associated with the word "anklet".
Noun
- an ornament worn around the ankle
- a sock that reaches just above the ankle
- a shoe for a child or woman that has a strap around the ankle