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ankle

[ang-kuhl] / ˈæŋ kəl /
NOUN
joint between leg and foot
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To loosen me up, Chu recommended a regimen of her company’s patented stretches, which had names like the Knee Hugg*r, the Forward Reach*r, and the Ankle Angl*r.

From Slate • May 6, 2023

Ankle boots that look more like socks than shoes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2023

Ankle and shin injuries caused him to miss the next two games.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2021

Jane Andersen, a podiatrist with Chapel Hill Foot & Ankle Specialists, said she has also been treating more patients with plantar fasciitis, tendinitis and even ingrown toenails.

From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2021

Ankle sprains are very common in soccer, she says, talking fast like she’s in a hurry to show you the x-rays on her iPad.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander




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