Main Entry: an·kle

Pronunciation: \ˈaŋ-kəl\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English ankel, from Old English anclēow; akin to Old High German anchlāo ankle

Date: before 12th century

1 : the joint between the foot and the leg; also : the region of this joint
2 : the joint between the cannon bone and pastern (as in the horse)