| ankle | (n) a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus, Syn. articulatio talocruralis, mortise joint, ankle joint |
| anklebone | (n) the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint, Syn. astragalus, astragal, talus |
| ankle brace | (n) a brace worn to strengthen the ankle |
| ankle-deep | (adj) coming only to the ankle or knee, Syn. knee-deep |
| anklet | (n) a shoe for a child or woman that has a strap around the ankle |
| anklet | (n) a sock that reaches just above the ankle, Syn. bobbysocks, anklets, bobbysock |
| anklet | (n) an ornament worn around the ankle, Syn. ankle bracelet |
| Ankle | n. [ OE. ancle, anclow, AS. ancleow; akin to Icel. ökkla, ökli, Dan. and Sw. ankel, D. enklaauw, enkel, G. enkel, and perh. OHG. encha, ancha thigh, shin: cf. Skr. anga limb, anguri finger. Cf. Haunch. ] The joint which connects the foot with the leg; the tarsus. [ 1913 Webster ]
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| Ankled | a. Having ankles; -- used in composition; |
| Anklet | n. |
| anklets | n. pl. |