ankle-deep

[US]/[ˈæŋkəl diːp]/
[UK]/[ˈæŋkəl diːp]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Reaching to the ankles in depth.
adv.To a depth of about the ankle.

Phrases & Collocations

ankle-deep water

ankle-deep mud

ankle-deep snow

standing ankle-deep

ankle-deep in sand

ankle-deep puddle

ankle-deep stream

was ankle-deep

ankle-deep mess

ankle-deep slush

Example Sentences

the children splashed through the ankle-deep water with glee.

we trudged through the ankle-deep mud after the heavy rain.

the snow was ankle-deep in the backyard this morning.

he waded through the ankle-deep sand on the beach.

the river was ankle-deep in several places after the flood.

the hikers struggled through the ankle-deep snow and ice.

the lake was calm, with water ankle-deep near the shore.

the field was ankle-deep in golden wheat before harvest.

we found ourselves ankle-deep in fallen leaves during our walk.

the pond was ankle-deep and perfect for little ducklings.

the rain left the garden ankle-deep in puddles.

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