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

Shank :: Shank (v.) That part of a hoe, rake, knife, or the like, by which it is secured to a handle..

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

Clee :: Clee (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..

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

Spindleshanks :: Spindle-shanked (a.) Having long, slender legs..

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

Shankbeer :: Shankbeer (n.) See Schenkbeer.

Shank :: Shank (v.) The body of a type.

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

Redlegs :: Redlegs (n.) The redshank.

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

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..

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

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..

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

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

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..

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

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