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Teuk :: Teuk (n.) The redshank.

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.

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

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

Spindleshanks :: Spindle-shanked (a.) Having long, slender legs..

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

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

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

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

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

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..

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

Redlegs :: Redlegs (n.) The redshank.

Shanker :: Shanker (n.) See Chancre.

Shank :: Shank (v.) A wading bird with long legs; as, the green-legged shank, or knot; the yellow shank, or tattler; -- called also shanks..

Longshanks :: Longshanks (n.) The stilt.

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

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

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

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

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