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Fibula
Sounds like
fibyuhluh
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Simple meaning
What does Fibula mean?
The smaller lower-leg bone.
Dictionary definition
The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg.
Example sentences
Fibula in a sentence
easy
The fibula is beside the shinbone.
medium
The doctor pointed to the fibula on the X-ray.
hard
The fibula helps support the ankle and gives muscles a place to attach.
Synonyms
Words like Fibula
leg boneA bone found in the leg.
boneRelated word that supports the meaning of fibula.
Antonyms
Opposite words
arm boneA bone found in the arm.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fibula, depending on context.
Word family
Fibula word family
Base word
fibula
noun
fibulas
More than one fibula.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fibula mean?
Fibula means the smaller lower-leg bone.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fibula?
Leg Bone is close in meaning to fibula in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fibula?
Arm Bone contrasts with fibula.
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