ANKLE


Meaning of ANKLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈaŋ-kəl ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English ankel, from Old English anclēow; akin to Old High German anchlāo ankle

Date: before 12th century

1. : the joint between the foot and the leg ; also : the region of this joint

2. : the joint between the cannon bone and pastern (as in the horse)

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