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Definition of ankle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
medicalpart of the leg above the foot
- He wore a bracelet around his ankle.
- She twisted her ankle during the hike.
- The doctor examined his swollen ankle.
Expressions with ankle
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small child, especially a toddler
The park was full of ankle biters running around..
defensive move to trip an opponent by tapping their ankle
The player used an ankle tap to stop the runner.
boot that reaches just above the ankle
His ankle boots complemented his jeans perfectly.
jewelry worn around the ankle
She wore a gold ankle bracelet to the party.
sock reaching just up to the ankle
He prefers ankle socks for running.
twist the ankle in a painful or harmful way
She turned her ankle while running on the trail.
band around the ankle used to hold a shoe or support
The sandal has an adjustable ankle strap with a small buckle.
reaching up to the ankles in depth
The water was ankle-deep after the rain.
reaching down to or just above the ankle
She wore an ankle-length skirt to the party.
injury where ankle ligaments stretch or tear after twisting movement
She suffered an ankle sprain during the basketball game.
playful or restraining grip on an ankle
She caught him with an ankle hold during the game.
to attract attention subtly
He tried to show ankle by dropping hints about his new project.
pants ending just above the ankle
She wore ankle grazers with her new sneakers.
reaching up to the height of the ankle
She wore ankle-high boots to the party.
aid for recovering from an ankle injury
After the sprain, he used an ankle brace to heal.
joint connecting tibia, fibula and talus, linking leg to foot
The doctor checked his ankle joint for swelling after the sprain.
stability or reinforcement given to the ankle joint during movement
These hiking boots offer excellent ankle support on rocky trails.
injury where ankle ligaments are stretched or torn by sudden twisting
He missed the game because of a painful sprained ankle.
device worn to track location under legal restrictions
He was required to wear an ankle monitor during probation.
falling in a sudden and uncontrolled way
He slipped on the ice and went ankle over teakettle.
using one's legs for walking instead of transport
We missed the bus, so it's ankle express.
Origin of ankle
Old Norse, ökkla (ankle)
Terms with ankle included in their meaning
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clothing
footwear extending above the ankle
medical
lower extremity of the leg below the ankle
medical
the part of the leg below the ankle
medical
lower limb from groin to ankle
clothing
covering for the foot below the ankle
clothing
casual pants ending below the knee above the ankle
medical
part of the leg between the knee and the ankle
fashion accessory
rigid ring worn on wrist or ankle, often without clasp
footwear
type of sneaker with a high ankle
footwear
having shoes with uppers extending above the ankle
sitting position
sitting with legs bent and each ankle on the opposite thigh
clothing
tight-fitting jeans that taper at the ankle
clothing
ankle-high suede boots with laces and soft soles
injury
sprain, especially of the ankle
clothing
having a hemline at ankle length
body
part of the leg between knee and ankle
clothing
short sock covering foot and ankle, often for sports shoes
medical brace
medical device used to support the foot and ankle
human leg
outer thinner bone between knee and ankle
footwear
boot that covers the ankle but not the knee
dance
flex the ankle and extend toes forward
ankle support
type of roller skate with ankle support
ankle area
part of a shoe that encircles the ankle
clothing
ankle-length garment worn by priests and choristers
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- French:cheville, ...
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- Italian:caviglia, ...
- Spanish:tobillo, ...
- Portuguese:tornozelo, ...
- Chinese:脚踝, ...
- Japanese:足首, ...
- Arabic:كاحِل, ...
- Hebrew:קַרְסוּל, ...
- Russian:лодыжка, ...
- Ukrainian:щиколотка, ...
- Hindi:टखना, ...
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