ankle
noun
(in humans) the joint between the foot and the leg, in which movement occurs in two planes.
ankles
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pluralof ankle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Doctors and specialists are raising concerns that max-cushion running shoes could cause long-term harm to feet, ankles, knees and hips.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
As well as broken or uneven steps, weak ankles or knees and inappropriate footwear, a variety of other factors can lead to falls, the CDC says.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
"Tamirkhan's hind legs are long and slender with distinctive ankles, traits that are unmistakably zalambdalestoid," said study author Shawn Zack, a paleontologist at the University of Arizona.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
I close my eyes and, suddenly, my legs wobble and my ankles quiver.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Such action could easily be hidden; elbows, knees, hips, and ankles were covered by long dresses.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
