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

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

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

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 (n.) See Chank.

Shankbeer :: Shankbeer (n.) See Schenkbeer.

Longshanks :: Longshanks (n.) The stilt.

Clee :: Clee (n.) The redshank.

Kern :: Kern (n.) A part of the face of a type which projects beyond the body, or shank..

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

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

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..

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..

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

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

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

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

Shank :: Shank (v.) The part of the sole beneath the instep connecting the broader front part with the heel.

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

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..

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