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ankle

[ang-kuhl] / ˈæŋ kəl /
NOUN
joint between leg and foot
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Example Sentences

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He was seen holding his ankle and was visibly in discomfort before being taken off the pitch.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Smart had missed nine games because of a lingering right ankle injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 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 recently hurt my ankle, but we kept walking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Ama begins sliding toward the window as well, and Autumn reaches out to grab her ankle.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer