ankle

/ˈæŋ.kəl/noun

The joint that links the foot to the leg, together with the surrounding lower leg and upper foot.

Example sentences

“He twisted his ankle while jogging in the park.”
“Her ankles swelled up badly during the long flight from Tokyo.”

The verbs that go with injury are "sprain", "twist", and "roll": she sprained her ankle.

Related words

shoulderThe part of the body where the arm joins the trunk, between the neck and the upper arm.wristThe joint connecting the hand to the arm, where the forearm bones meet the small bones of the hand.elbowThe bendable joint in the middle of the arm, connecting its upper and lower parts.contagiousSpreading easily from one person to another.surgeonA doctor trained to carry out operations on people or animals.remedyA medicine or treatment that eases or cures an illness.