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Pellile :: Pellile (n.) The redshank; -- so called from its note.

Shanked :: Shanked (a.) Having a shank.

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..

Rat-tail :: Rat-tail (n.) An excrescence growing from the pastern to the middle of the shank of a horse.

Teuk :: Teuk (n.) The redshank.

Redshank :: Redshank (n.) The fieldfare.

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

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..

Spindle-shaped :: Spindleshanks (n.) A person with slender shanks, or legs; -- used humorously or in contempt..

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

Hardy :: Hardy (n.) A blacksmith's fuller or chisel, having a square shank for insertion into a square hole in an anvil, called the hardy hole..

Shank :: Shank (n.) See Chank.

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

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

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

Redshank :: Redshank (n.) A common Old World limicoline bird (Totanus calidris), having the legs and feet pale red. The spotted redshank (T. fuscus) is larger, and has orange-red legs. Called also redshanks, redleg, and clee..

Shank :: Shank (v.) That part of a key which is between the bow and the part which enters the wards of the lock.

Shanker :: Shanker (n.) See Chancre.

Crossbar :: Crossbar (n.) A transverse bar or piece, as a bar across a door, or as the iron bar or stock which passes through the shank of an anchor to insure its turning fluke down..

Redlegs :: Redlegs (n.) The redshank.

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