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ankle

[ang-kuhl] / ˈæŋ kəl /
NOUN
joint between leg and foot
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The Brazilian hobbled off in the closing stages of Tuesday night's 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur in just his second appearance since recovering from a separate ankle issue.

From BBC

Tudor started his career with Hajduk Split and returned to the club before retiring aged 30, in 2008, due to problems with his ankle.

From BBC

Cathy gets bitten in the ankle by an aggressive dog and stays at the Lintons’ for a few weeks to heal.

From Los Angeles Times

Since the ruling, Hernandez said, his father’s ankle monitor has been removed and his check-ins with federal immigration officials were discontinued.

From Los Angeles Times

Rowan heaved with all his might, but Marlie was heavy, and her ankles were slippery with mud.

From Literature