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Definitions

fibula

[fib-yuh-luh] / ˈfɪb yə lə /
NOUN
buckle
Synonyms
STRONG
catch clamp clasp clip fastening harness hasp
NOUN
clasp
Synonyms
STRONG
brooch buckle catch clamp clench clinch clip clutch embrace fastening grapple grasp grip hasp hold hook hug pin snap
WEAK
safety pin
Antonyms
STRONG
misconception misunderstanding release

Example Sentences

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The Sweden international had an operation on what Liverpool described as "an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture".

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after the Premier League champions revealed he had surgery on an ankle injury that includes a fibula fracture on Monday.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

It fell on her, breaking her tibia and fibula – bones in her lower leg.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

Molden spent camp rehabbing from injuries, including a broken fibula and torn meniscus.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2025

The fibula of Booth’s lower left leg, a thin bone that is not intended to bear weight, snaps just above his ankle.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly