Ankle (noun)

1. The joint connecting the foot and leg, allowing movement in all directions.
2. The part of the leg around the ankle joint.

Origin:

From the old english word "ancol" meaning "the joint connecting the foot and leg".

Examples:

1. He sprained his ankle while playing basketball.
2. She twisted her ankle while walking on the uneven pavement.
3. The ankle is a complex joint that allows for movement in all directions.
4. He was wearing a brace to support his injured ankle.
5. She had swollen ankles due to a medical condition.