ankle

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Two drummers were leaned against canoes, their drums held fast between their ankles, hitting alternately with the balls of their palms and the flats of their hands—Low, high; low, low, high, went the beat.

From Literature

It wasn't all straightforward from there, though, as an ankle injury sidelined him shortly afterwards and he was frustrated to be overlooked for the autumn internationals.

From BBC

Even now that they have reached the Super Bowl, many pundits point to a forgiving schedule -- and the luck of facing Denver in the AFC Championship game after Broncos quarterback Bo Nix broke his ankle.

From Barron's

My ankles ache with the chill, but when I burrow my feet into the soft, silty mud, my toes are cozy and warm.

From Literature

Each forehand slice from the Spaniard was another test of creaky hips, ankles, and knees.

From The Wall Street Journal