ankle

Definition of Ankle in English :

a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Ankle

noun

1.

the joint connecting the leg and the foot

talus1

2.

the part of the leg just above the foot

noun

1.

the joint that connects the foot and the leg

2.

the area of the leg between the foot and calf

verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈankled or ˈankling Slang

3.

to walk

4. US

to fail to go on with (an agreement, job, contract, etc.)

n.

1. The joint formed by the articulation of the lower leg bones with the talus. The ankle connects the foot with the leg.

2. The slender section of the leg immediately above the foot.