ankle
word
/ˈæŋkəɫ/
ANG-kuhl
/ˈæŋkəl/
ANG-kuhl
Definition
The ankle is the joint between your foot and your leg. It lets your foot move and supports your body when you stand, walk, or run.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a countable body-part noun: 'my ankle', 'both ankles'. Common combinations are 'sprain your ankle', 'twist your ankle', 'ankle pain', and 'ankle injury'. Do not confuse it with 'wrist', which is the joint in the arm.
Spanish: tobilloPortuguese (BR): tornozeloPortuguese (PT): tornozeloChinese (Simplified): 脚踝Chinese (Traditional): 腳踝Hindi: टखनाArabic: كاحلBengali: গোড়ালিRussian: лодыжкаJapanese: 足首Vietnamese: mắt cá chânKorean: 발목Turkish: ayak bileğiUrdu: ٹخنہIndonesian: pergelangan kaki
Example Sentences
I hurt my ankle while playing soccer.
basic
My ankle still hurts, so I'm skipping the run today.
natural
Her ankle is swollen after the fall.
basic
He wore a bandage around his ankle.
basic
I think I twisted my ankle on the stairs.
natural
She rolled her ankle and had to sit out the rest of the game.
natural