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

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

Squier :: Squid (n.) A fishhook with a piece of bright lead, bone, or other substance, fastened on its shank to imitate a squid..

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

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

Crown :: Crown (n.) That part of an anchor where the arms are joined to the shank.

Mousing :: Mousing (n.) A turn or lashing of spun yarn or small stuff, or a metallic clasp or fastening, uniting the point and shank of a hook to prevent its unhooking or straighening out..

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

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.) The part of the sole beneath the instep connecting the broader front part with the heel.

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

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..

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

Body :: Body (n.) The shank of a type, or the depth of the shank (by which the size is indicated); as, a nonpareil face on an agate body..

Redshank :: Redshank (n.) The fieldfare.

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

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

Clee :: Clee (n.) The redshank.

Redlegs :: Redlegs (n.) The redshank.

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

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