the part of the leg between the knee and ankle, a cut of meat from the upper part of the front leg of an animal, typically a sheep or pig, a makeshift knife or stabbing weapon

shank of the evening, shank's mare, shank painter

Formal and Informal Expressions of shank

In different contexts, you can replace 'shank' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'leg' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'pin, peg' is a commonplace synonym.

shank: Explore its Definition & Usage

shank Definition

1the part of the leg between the knee and ankle
2a cut of meat from the upper part of the front leg of an animal, typically a sheep or pig
3a makeshift knife or stabbing weapon

Using shank: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shank" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
He was hit in the shank by a stray golf ball.
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The lamb shank was cooked to perfection.
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The prisoner had fashioned a shank out of a toothbrush.
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She wore a tattoo of a rose on her shank.

shank Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shank

Phrases with shank

shank of the evening
the latter part of the evening
Example
We spent the shank of the evening discussing our plans for the future.
shank's mare
one's own legs as a means of transport
Example
I don't have a car, so I'll have to rely on shank's mare to get there.
shank painter
a person who paints the shanks of stockings or socks
Example
In the old days, shank painters were employed to add color to stockings.

Origins of shank

from Old English 'sceanca', meaning 'leg'

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Summary: shank in Brief

The term 'shank' [ʃæŋk] refers to the part of the leg between the knee and ankle, as well as a cut of meat from the upper part of an animal's front leg. It can also refer to a makeshift knife or stabbing weapon. Phrases like 'shank of the evening' and 'shank's mare' use the term to denote time and transportation, respectively.