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ankle

[ang-kuhl] / ˈæŋ kəl /
NOUN
joint between leg and foot
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He has already spent nine months wearing a court-ordered GPS ankle monitor after he was arrested.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Slot made the bold call to start Alexander Isak for the first time since December after his ankle injury, and revealed before the match that he was only fit to play for one half.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

A big guard who could be a late-round steal because of an ankle injury last season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Striker Dominic Solanke was also sidelined for months with an ankle injury while Xavi Simons has also struggled with fitness in his debut season in England.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

I dropped my controller right onto my ankle bone and gave a humiliating squeak.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows