What does "anklebone" mean?

The bone of the ankle, forming the lower part of the ankle joint and joining with the tibia and fibula.

What is a synonym for "anklebone"?

Common synonyms include: astragal, astragalus, talus, bone, huckle bone, talus.

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Noun

1
The bone of the ankle, forming the lower part of the ankle joint and joining with the tibia and fibula.
"And immediatly his fete ãd anclebones receaved ſtrenght / and he ſprange / ſtode / ãd alſo walked / ãd entred with them into the temple walkinge / and leapynge / and laudynge god."
2
the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint wordnet

"I broke my anklebone playing soccer."

From Middle English ancle bone; equivalent to ankle + bone.

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