- the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg, extending from the knee to the ankle.
- a corresponding bone, often rudimentary or ankylosed with the tibia, of the leg or hind limb of an animal.
- a clasp or brooch, often ornamented, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans.
- the outer and thinner of the two bones between the knee and ankle of the human leg
- the corresponding bone in other vertebrates
- a metal brooch resembling a safety pin, often highly decorated, common in Europe after 1300 bc