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

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

Shankbeer :: Shankbeer (n.) See Schenkbeer.

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

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..

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

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

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

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..

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..

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

Shank :: Shank (v.) That part of a hoe, rake, knife, or the like, by which it is secured to a handle..

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

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..

Shank :: Shank (v.) The middle part of an anchor, or that part which is between the ring and the arms..

Longshanks :: Longshanks (n.) The stilt.

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..

Shank :: Shank (v. i.) To fall off, as a leaf, flower, or capsule, on account of disease affecting the supporting footstalk; -- usually followed by off..

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

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

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