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ankle

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/ˈæŋ.kəl/ · an-kle

The joint between the foot and the leg that allows for movement.

Meanings

nounformal

The joint between the foot and the leg that allows for movement.

پاؤں اور ٹانگ کے درمیان جوڑ جو حرکت کی اجازت دیتا ہے۔

ٹخنہ

takhnah

Synonyms

jointarticulationconnectionجوڑحلقہآرتھوپیدک جوڑ

Antonyms

footcalflegپاؤںپشتٹانگ

Common Collocations

  • sprained ankle
  • ankle joint
  • ankle bone

Example Sentences

I sprained my ankle while playing football.

میں نے فٹ بال کھیلتے وقت اپنا ٹخنہ موڑ لیا۔

Main ne football khailte waqt apna takhnah morh liya.

The doctor examined my ankle for any swelling.

ڈاکٹر نے میرے ٹخنے کا معائنہ کیا کہ کہیں سوجن تو نہیں ہے۔

Doctor ne mere takhne ka moaina kiya ke kahin soojan to nahi hai.

He has an injury in his ankle from the accident.

اس کے ٹخنے میں حادثے کی وجہ سے چوٹ لگی ہے۔

Us ke takhne mein hadse ki wajah se chot lagi hai.

Easily Confused With

ankle:Ankle refers specifically to the joint, while 'foot' refers to the whole structure of the lower limb.

Word Family

anklet
nounٹخنہ بند

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'ankle' as the 'ankle' that bends when you walk.

Picture someone walking, using their ankle to move smoothly.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "ancol" — the joint.

First known use: 14th century

The word 'ankle' has its roots in Old English and has evolved over centuries to describe the joint that connects the foot with the leg.