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malleolus
/maˈliːələs/
noun
Anatomy
A bony projection with a shape likened to a hammer head, especially each of those on either side of the ankle.
Origin
Late 17th century: from Latin, diminutive of malleus ‘hammer’.
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Jerry hammered home the goal with a deft tap of the soccer ball with his left lateral malleolus on his way by the last defender.

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