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Vocabulary Entry
ankle
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The joint connecting the foot with the leg.
Example Sentences
"She sprained her ankle while playing soccer."
"He wore a brace to support his weak ankle."
"The doctor examined the swelling around her ankle."
V
verb
To cause someone to twist or injure their ankle.
Example Sentences
"He accidentally ankle his foot during the hike."
"Be careful not to ankle yourself while working out."
"She had to sit out the game after she ankled her ankle."