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

Sheepshank :: Sheepshank (n.) A hitch by which a rope may be temporarily shortened.

Teuk :: Teuk (n.) The redshank.

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..

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..

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..

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

Throat :: Throat (n.) The angle where the arm of an anchor is joined to the shank.

Shank :: Shank (n.) See Chank.

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

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

Shanker :: Shanker (n.) See Chancre.

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

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

Fork :: Fork (n.) An instrument consisting of a handle with a shank terminating in two or more prongs or tines, which are usually of metal, parallel and slightly curved; -- used from piercing, holding, taking up, or pitching anything..

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

Redlegs :: Redlegs (n.) The redshank.

Longshanks :: Longshanks (n.) The stilt.

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

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