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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

"Watch out!" said the band's leader RM, who recently sustained an ankle injury during rehearsals.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I recently hurt my ankle, but we kept walking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He stops rubbing his ankle for a moment and looks at me.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone