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Shank :: Shank (n.) See Chank.

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

Greenshank :: Greenshank (n.) A European sandpiper or snipe (Totanus canescens); -- called also greater plover.

Spindle-shanked :: Spindlelegs (n.) A spindleshanks.

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..

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..

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..

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.) A loop forming an eye to a button.

Shanker :: Shanker (n.) See Chancre.

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

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

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..

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

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

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

Stock :: Stock (n.) The wooden or iron crosspiece to which the shank of an anchor is attached. See Illust. of Anchor.

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

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

Redlegs :: Redlegs (n.) The redshank.

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