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Shank :: 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..

Crus :: Crus (n.) That part of the hind limb between the femur, or thigh, and the ankle, or tarsus; the shank..

Rudderpost :: Rudderpost (n.) The shank of a rudder, having the blade at one end and the attachments for operating it at the other..

Nut :: Nut (n.) A projection on each side of the shank of an anchor, to secure the stock in place..

Sheepshank :: Sheepshank (n.) A hitch by which a rope may be temporarily shortened.

Shake :: Shake (n.) The redshank; -- so called from the nodding of its head while on the ground.

Rudder :: Rudder (n.) The mechanical appliance by means of which a vessel is guided or steered when in motion. It is a broad and flat blade made of wood or iron, with a long shank, and is fastened in an upright position, usually by one edge, to the sternpost of the vessel in such a way that it can be turned from side to side in the water by means of a tiller, wheel, or other attachment..

Baybolt :: Baybolt (n.) A bolt with a barbed shank.

Redshank :: Redshank (n.) A bare-legged person; -- a contemptuous appellation formerly given to the Scotch Highlanders, in allusion to their bare legs..

Harpoon :: Harpoon (n.) A spear or javelin used to strike and kill large fish, as whales; a harping iron. It consists of a long shank, with a broad, fiat, triangular head, sharpened at both edges, and is thrown by hand, or discharged from a gun..

Yellowshanks :: Yellowshanks (n.) Alt. of Yellowshin.

Canon :: Canon (n.) The part of a bell by which it is suspended; -- called also ear and shank.

Butteris :: Butteris (n.) A steel cutting instrument, with a long bent shank set in a handle which rests against the shoulder of the operator. It is operated by a thrust movement, and used in paring the hoofs of horses..

Beard :: Beard (n.) That part of a type which is between the shoulder of the shank and the face.

Throat :: Throat (n.) The angle where the arm of an anchor is joined to the shank.

Burr :: Burr (n.) A drill with a serrated head larger than the shank; -- used by dentists.

Longshanks :: Longshanks (n.) The stilt.

Shank :: Shank (n.) See Chank.

Shank :: Shank (v.) A large ladle for molten metal, fitted with long bars for handling it..

Canon Bone :: Canon bone () The shank bone, or great bone above the fetlock, in the fore and hind legs of the horse and allied animals, corresponding to the middle metacarpal or metatarsal bone of most mammals. See Horse..

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