ankles
word · lemma: ankle
/ˈæŋkəɫz/
ANG-kuhlz
/ˈæŋkəlz/
ANG-kuhlz
Definition
Ankles are the joints that connect your feet to your legs. They let your foot move up, down, and in circles.
Usage & Nuances
'Ankles' is always plural unless referring to one ankle. Common phrases: 'twist your ankle', 'sprained ankle', 'swollen ankles'. Used in both medical and everyday contexts.
Spanish: tobillosPortuguese (BR): tornozelosPortuguese (PT): tornozelosChinese (Simplified): 脚踝Chinese (Traditional): 腳踝Hindi: टखनोंArabic: الكواحلBengali: গোড়ালিRussian: лодыжкиJapanese: 足首Vietnamese: mắt cá chânKorean: 발목Turkish: ayak bilekleriUrdu: ٹخنوںIndonesian: pergelangan kaki
Example Sentences
My ankles hurt after walking all day.
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She twisted both her ankles playing soccer.
basic
He put ice on his ankles to reduce swelling.
basic
My socks keep sliding down around my ankles.
natural
Her ankles were swollen after the long flight.
natural
I like to wear shoes that support my ankles when I hike.
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