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shank

[ʃæŋk]

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.

  • Example

    The lamb shank was cooked to perfection.

  • Example

    The prisoner had fashioned a shank out of a toothbrush.

  • Example

    She wore a tattoo of a rose on her shank.

shank Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shank

Phrases with shank

  • 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.

  • 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.

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