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Definition of ankle

ankle

/ˈæŋ.kəl/
an · kle
Plural:ankles
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ankle Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The joint connecting the foot with the leg, or the slender section of the leg immediately above this joint.

Example

"She twisted her ankle while jogging along the uneven forest trail."

Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English ancle, derived from Old English anclēow, most likely reinforced by Old Norse ökkla, both tracing back to a Proto-Germanic root meaning "bend" or "angle."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ankle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ankle
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