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

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

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..

Longshanks :: Longshanks (n.) The stilt.

Bullen-nail :: Bullen-nail (n.) A nail with a round head and short shank, tinned and lacquered..

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

Epipodiale :: Epipodiale (n.) One of the bones of either the forearm or shank, the epipodialia being the radius, ulna, tibia, and fibula..

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..

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

Teuk :: Teuk (n.) The redshank.

Nick :: Nick (n.) A notch cut crosswise in the shank of a type, to assist a compositor in placing it properly in the stick, and in distribution..

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

Chine :: Chine (n.) A chink or cleft; a narrow and deep ravine; as, Shanklin Chine in the Isle of Wight, a quarter of a mile long and 230 feet deep..

Hough :: Hough (n.) The joint in the hind limb of quadrupeds between the leg and shank, or tibia and tarsus, and corresponding to the ankle in man..

Shank :: Shank (v.) A loop forming an eye to a button.

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

Kerned :: Kerned (a.) Having part of the face projecting beyond the body or shank; -- said of type.

Barker :: Barker (n.) The spotted redshank.

Beam :: Beam (n.) The straight part or shank of an anchor.

Shank :: Shank (n.) See Chank.

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