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ankle

[ang-kuhl] / ˈæŋ kəl /
NOUN
joint between leg and foot
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Baleba is expected to be out for another two to three weeks after suffering an ankle injury during a pre-season training camp in Austria.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

He just had a metal plate removed from his left foot so he played with that for half a year and had to deal with ankle issues.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Earlier, Jobe had grafted a tendon to a recovered polio patient’s ankle to provide stabilization.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

It makes the ankle joint stiffer and can improve stability when the foot contacts the ground.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

Thankfully, every member of my team does believe Rebecca Murphy slid into my ankle on purpose.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

I close my eyes and, suddenly, my legs wobble and my ankles quiver.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

On a beach in southern Romania, a few metres from the Danube shore, a boy sloshed his bare feet through water that only reached up to his ankles.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

In court on Monday, the pair wore light brown prison uniforms and were handcuffed and shackled at the waist and ankles.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Hyaline cartilage is smooth and slippery, allowing joints such as the knees, hips, shoulders, and ankles to move freely.

From Science Daily Jun. 12, 2026

She swoops in on us, but Alex sends a rope of light around one of her ankles.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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