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talus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • anklebone noun The bone of the ankle, forming the lower part of the ankle joint and joining with the tibia and fibula.
  • embankment noun A raised bank of earth or stone built to hold back water, or to carry a road or railway across low ground.

Senses

talus is used for these senses in English:

  • anklebone The bone of the ankle, forming the lower part of the ankle joint and joining with the tibia and fibula.
  • embankment a long mound of earth, stone, or similar material, usually built for purposes such as to hold back or store water, for protection from weather or enemies, or to support a road or railway.

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