Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of shank is as below...

Redlegs :: Redlegs (n.) The redshank.

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..

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

Shankbeer :: Shankbeer (n.) See Schenkbeer.

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

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

Longshanks :: Longshanks (n.) The stilt.

Redshank :: Redshank (n.) The fieldfare.

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

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

Shank :: Shank (v.) The part of the leg from the knee to the foot; the shin; the shin bone; also, the whole leg..

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

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..

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..

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

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

Canon Bone :: Canon bone () The shank bone, or great bone above the fetlock, in the fore and hind legs of the horse and allied animals, corresponding to the middle metacarpal or metatarsal bone of most mammals. See Horse..

Shanker :: Shanker (n.) See Chancre.

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..

Canon :: Canon (n.) The part of a bell by which it is suspended; -- called also ear and shank.

Random Fonts

Most Popular