ankle
/ˈæŋ.kəl/ verb C2- To walk. · 1951, Anthony Buckeridge, Jennings’ Little Hut, London: Collins, 1973, Chapter 15, p. 178, Supposing we all ankled over to the huts […]
- To cyclically angle the foot at the ankle while pedaling, to maximize the amount of work applied to the pedal during each revolution.
He/she/it ankles · Past ankled · Past participle ankled · -ing form ankling
Verb forms
- Base form
- ankle
- He/she/it
- ankles
- Past
- ankled
- Past participle
- ankled
- -ing form
- ankling
From the library
The happy children ankle-deep
“I think my ankle is strained,” she said.
You come with me and we’ll have a cozy dinner and a pleasant talk together, and by that time your game ankle will carry you home very nicely, I am sure.”
“My ankle does hurt yet,” admitted the girl, attempting a limping step.
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