Ankle: meaning, definitions and examples

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ankle

 

[ หˆรฆล‹.kษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

body part

The joint connecting the foot with the leg; the bony bump on the side of your ankle is called the lateral malleolus.

Synonyms

articulation, joint.

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Word Description / Examples
ankle

This term is commonly used in everyday language to refer to the part of the body that connects the foot and the leg.

  • I twisted my ankle while playing soccer.
  • She wore an anklet around her ankle.
joint

Generally used in medical, anatomical, or technical discussions to refer to the point where two or more bones meet. It can be used for any such connection in the body, not just the ankle.

  • The knee is the largest joint in the human body.
  • He suffered from joint pain due to arthritis.
articulation

In medical or anatomical contexts, this term refers to a joint, especially when discussing movement or connections between bones.

  • Proper articulation is crucial for mobility.
  • The doctor examined the articulation of the patient's knee.

Examples of usage

  • My ankle hurts after I twisted it playing basketball.
  • She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
  • He broke his ankle in a skiing accident.
Context #2 | Noun

clothing

A sock that reaches just above the ankle bone.

Synonyms

low-cut socks, socks.

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ankle

Refers to the joint connecting the foot and the leg. It is used when discussing body parts, injuries, or actions involving this part of the body.

  • She twisted her ankle while running
  • The doctor examined his swollen ankle
socks

General term for garments worn on the feet, usually covering the foot and part of the leg. It can refer to various styles and lengths of socks.

  • I bought new socks for winter
  • She always loses her socks in the laundry
low-cut socks

Used to describe a type of socks that are short and do not cover the ankle. They are often worn with sneakers or low-cut shoes.

  • He prefers wearing low-cut socks with his running shoes
  • Low-cut socks are perfect for summer

Examples of usage

  • She prefers wearing ankle socks with her sneakers.
  • He bought a pack of ankle socks for his workouts.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To walk; to go on foot.

Synonyms

go on foot, walk.

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ankle

This word refers to the joint connecting the foot with the leg. It's generally used when talking about anatomy, injuries or describing physical appearances.

  • She twisted her ankle while playing basketball.
  • His ankle was swollen after the hike.
walk

This word is used in a general context to describe the action of moving forward on foot. It can be used in daily conversations about moving from one place to another or as a form of exercise.

  • Let's walk to the park and get some fresh air.
  • I take a walk every evening to relax.
go on foot

This phrase is used when you're talking about traveling somewhere by walking instead of using a vehicle. It is often used to emphasize the choice or necessity of walking.

  • Since the bus was late, I decided to go on foot.
  • You can go on foot to the market; it's not far.

Examples of usage

  • We decided to ankle it to the concert since the traffic was so bad.
  • Let's ankle it to the store instead of taking the bus.

Translations

Translations of the word "ankle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tornozelo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเค–เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Knรถchel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pergelangan kaki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะธะบะพะปะพั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kostka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณ้ฆ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cheville

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tobillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayak bileฤŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ๋ชฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุญู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kotnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤlenok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„š่ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gleลพenj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถkklinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะฑั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒญแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baldฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tobillo

Etymology

The word 'ankle' dates back to Old English 'ancleow', which is a combination of 'ankel' meaning 'bend, angle, corner' and 'hlฤ“ow' meaning 'rounded projection, bend'. The term evolved over time to refer to the joint connecting the foot with the leg. Ankles have been considered both anatomically and symbolically important in various cultures throughout history, often representing stability, mobility, and agility.

See also: anklet.

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