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

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

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

Redlegs :: Redlegs (n.) The redshank.

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

Clee :: Clee (n.) The redshank.

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

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

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

Shankbeer :: Shankbeer (n.) See Schenkbeer.

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

Shin :: Shin (n.) The front part of the leg below the knee; the front edge of the shin bone; the lower part of the leg; the shank.

Teuk :: Teuk (n.) The redshank.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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