ankle

an-kle · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The joint connecting the foot to the leg.

  2. 2.

    The area of the leg around this joint.

Forms

plural: ankles

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    ankle bracelet — A piece of jewelry worn around the ankle.
  • •
    ankle-deep — Deep enough to reach the ankles.
  • •
    turn/twist one's ankle — To injure the ankle by bending it awkwardly.
  • •
    ankle biter — Informal term for a small child.

Related words

See also: ankles, foot, joint, leg

Etymology

From Old English ancleow, related to Old Norse okkla and Dutch enkel. The word has Germanic origins and is related to words meaning "bent" or "angle."