ankle

noun

1. the joint that connects the foot and the leg
2. the area of the leg between the foot and calf

Origin: ME ancle, ancleou < OE ancleow (& ? ON ǫkkla) < IE base *ang-, limb, var. of *ank-, to bend > angle, angle, Gr ankōn, elbow, ankylos, crooked

intransitive verb ankled, ankling

1. to walk
2. ☆ to fail to go on with (an agreement, job, contract, etc.)