English dictionary
shank
/S//&//N/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
Source: WordNet 3.0
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cylinder forming a long narrow part of something
Synonyms stemSource: WordNet 3.0
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cylinder forming the part of a bolt between the thread and the head
Source: WordNet 3.0
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cylinder forming the part of a bit by which it is held in the drill
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the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole
Synonyms waistSource: WordNet 3.0
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lower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals
Synonyms cannonSource: WordNet 3.0
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a poor golf stroke in which the heel of the club hits the ball
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See <u>Chank</u>.
Source: webster1913
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The part of the leg from the knee to the foot; the shin; the shin bone; also, the whole leg.
Source: webster1913
verb
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hit (a golf ball) with the heel of a club, causing the ball to veer in the wrong direction
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To fall off, as a leaf, flower, or capsule, on account of disease affecting the supporting footstalk; -- usually followed by <i>off</i>.
Source: webster1913