Definitions for shank
  • Shank (n.) - See Chank.
  • Shank (v.) - The part of the leg from the knee to the foot; the shin; the shin bone; also, the whole leg.
  • Shank (v.) - Hence, that part of an instrument, tool, or other thing, which connects the acting part with a handle or other part, by which it is held or moved.
  • Shank (v.) - That part of a key which is between the bow and the part which enters the wards of the lock.
  • Shank (v.) - The middle part of an anchor, or that part which is between the ring and the arms.
  • Shank (v.) - That part of a hoe, rake, knife, or the like, by which it is secured to a handle.
  • Shank (v.) - A loop forming an eye to a button.
  • Shank (v.) - The space between two channels of the Doric triglyph.
  • Shank (v.) - A large ladle for molten metal, fitted with long bars for handling it.
  • Shank (v.) - The body of a type.
  • Shank (v.) - The part of the sole beneath the instep connecting the broader front part with the heel.
  • Shank (v.) - A wading bird with long legs; as, the green-legged shank, or knot; the yellow shank, or tattler; -- called also shanks.
  • Shank (v.) - Flat-nosed pliers, used by opticians for nipping off the edges of pieces of glass to make them round.
  • Shank (v. i.) - To fall off, as a leaf, flower, or capsule, on account of disease affecting the supporting footstalk; -- usually followed by off.
  • Shanked (a.) - Having a shank.
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  • Shankings - Sorry, we do not have a definition for this word
  • Shanks - Sorry, we do not have a definition for this word
Words in your word
2 Letter Words
ah an as ha ka na sh
3 Letter Words
ahs ash ask has kas nah sha ska
4 Letter Words
ankh hank khan sank