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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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
In surveillance video, the men are seen slicing the depiction of Jesus at the ankles and carting it away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Most human ankles, in comparison, can flex by roughly 20 degrees.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026
In a recent game at Golden State, her dribble behind the back to create space for a 3-pointer left a Valkyries player staggering backward and grabbing her ankles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
I smiled and stepped forward, Mother Marsh pulling at my ankles.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
