Meaning of the word talus in English
What does talus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
talus
US /ˈteɪ.ləs/
UK /ˈteɪ.ləs/
Noun
1.
the large bone in the ankle that articulates with the tibia of the leg and the calcaneum and navicular bones of the foot
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The athlete suffered a fracture of the talus during the jump.
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The talus is crucial for the movement of the ankle joint.
2.
a slope formed by an accumulation of rock debris at the base of a cliff or mountain
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The hikers struggled to climb the steep talus slope.
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Geologists studied the talus at the foot of the mountain.