ankle

/ˈæŋ.kəl/

Definitions

1. noun

the joint that connects the leg below the knee to the foot

“She sprained her ankle while playing soccer.”

2. verb

to twist or sprain (one’s ankle)

“He had to ankle his way up the steep hill.”

3. verb

to trip or cause to trip (someone), typically by placing an object in their path

“He ankled me on the stairs and I fell.”

Synonyms

  • joint
  • sprain

Antonyms

  • heel
  • knee