cheville

/ʃə.vij/
1.
nounfeminineSing

ankle (the joint connecting foot and leg)

Je me suis foulé la cheville en courant.

I sprained my ankle while running.

Synonyms:articulation
2.
nounfeminineSing

dowel / wall plug / anchor (small peg or insert used to fasten screws or join pieces)

Il me faut des chevilles pour fixer cette étagère au mur.

I need some wall plugs to fix this shelf to the wall.

Synonyms:goujon, tasseau