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ankle

/ˈæŋ.kəl/

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noun

/ˈæŋ.kəl/A2formal
  • ruСустав, соединяющий стопу с ногой, или тонкая часть ноги чуть выше стопы.

A noun referring to the joint connecting the foot with the leg, or the slim part of the leg just above the foot.

  1. Joint between foot and legA1formal

    The joint connecting the foot and the leg.

    ruЛодыжка

    • She twisted her ankle while running.
    • He wore a brace on his injured ankle.
    • The socks cover up to the ankle.

    Synonymsankle joint

  2. Ankle areaA1informal

    The part of the leg just above the foot.

    ruГоленостоп

    • Her ankle was swollen after the fall.
    • He has a tattoo on his ankle.
    • The boots reach her ankles.
Forms
  • ankles plural form
  • ankles' possessive plural form
  • ankle's possessive singular form