Definition of "shank"
- noun
The lower part of the leg; shin.
Meat from that part of an animal.
A straight, narrow part of an object; shaft; stem.
The handle of a pair of shears, connecting the ride to the neck.
The center part of a fishhook between the eye and the hook, the 'hook' being the curved part that bends toward the point.
A protruding part of an object, by which it is or can be attached.
The metal part on a curb bit that falls below the mouthpiece of the bit, which length controls the severity of the leverage action of the bit, and to which the reins of the bridle are attached.
A poorly played golf shot in which the ball is struck by the part of the club head that connects to the shaft.
An improvised stabbing weapon.
- verb
To travel on foot.
To stab, especially with an improvised blade.
To remove another's pants, especially in jest; to depants.
To hit or kick the ball in an unintended direction.
To fall off, as a leaf, flower, or capsule, on account of disease affecting the supporting footstalk; usually followed by off.
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