Meaning
anklet; ankle brace
- anklet (jewelry)
- ankle brace or support (medical or sports)
- electronic ankle monitor (law enforcement)
In a sentence
Ha comprato una graziosa cavigliera d'argento per l'estate.
She bought a pretty silver anklet for the summer.
Dopo la distorsione, il medico gli ha consigliato di portare una cavigliera.
After the sprain, the doctor advised him to wear an ankle brace.
Il giudice gli ha concesso i domiciliari con la cavigliera elettronica.
The judge granted him house arrest with an electronic ankle monitor.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cavigliera | feminine · singular |
| cavigliere | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed from caviglia (ankle) with the suffix -iera.
- Plural is regular: cavigliere.