American English pronunciation
How to pronounce ankles
IPA transcription: ['æŋkəlz]
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Noun
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a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
Usage examples
- I was surprised that such a good horse could have ankles like that.
- That's sort of thankless, but Redford handles it well.
- The wrists and ankles are taped down with masking tape.
- How sharper than the serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child
- This exercise is used to strengthen the ankles and thighs.
- The markings are located over the lumbar spine, the right knee, and both ankles.
- You can tickle my ankles.
- His adornments consist of a tall crown and snakes coiling his arms and ankles.
- Johnson broke both ankles in the landing, and his bomber's co-pilot was killed.