nounπShareThe part of the leg between the knee and the ankle."After tripping on the stairs, I felt a sharp pain in my shank. "anatomybodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMeat from that part of an animal."For dinner, we are having lamb shank braised in red wine. "foodanimalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA redshank or greenshank, various species of Old World wading birds in the genus Tringa having distinctly colored legs."While birdwatching at the coast, we spotted a shank wading in the shallows, its bright red legs easily visible. "birdanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA straight, narrow part of an object, such as a key or an anchor; shaft; stem."The key broke off in the lock, leaving only the shank in my hand. "partstructureitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe handle of a pair of shears, connecting the ride to the neck."The gardener carefully oiled the shank of the shears to keep them from sticking. "partutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe center part of a fishhook between the eye and the hook, the 'hook' being the curved part that bends toward the point."When tying the fishing line, make sure to wrap it securely around the shank of the hook to prevent the fish from getting away. "fishnauticalparttechnicalutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA protruding part of an object, by which it is or can be attached."The shoemaker hammered the nail through the leather and into the shank of the new shoe to secure the sole. "partitemstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe metal part on a curb bit that falls below the mouthpiece, which length controls the severity of the leverage action of the bit, and to which the reins of the bridle are attached."The length of the shank on the cowboy's bit gave him precise control over his horse during the cattle drive. "animalmachineutensiltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA poorly played golf shot in which the ball is struck by the part of the club head that connects to the shaft."His drive was a terrible shank, sending the ball slicing sharply to the right and into the woods. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn improvised stabbing weapon; a shiv."Because he was caught with a shank made from a sharpened toothbrush, the prisoner was placed in solitary confinement. "weaponitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA loop forming an eye to a button."The old coat had buttons with a long shank, making them easy to fasten even with gloves on. "wearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe space between two channels of the Doric triglyph."The art history textbook explained that the shank, the flat space between the carved vertical grooves (triglyphs), is a key feature of Doric columns. "architecturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large ladle for molten metal, fitted with long bars for handling it."The workers carefully poured the molten iron from the shank into the molds to create new engine parts. "materialutensilindustrymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe body of a type; between the shoulder and the foot."The giraffe's long shank supported its heavy head. "bodyanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(shoemaking) The part of the sole beneath the instep connecting the broader front part with the heel."The shoemaker carefully inspected the shank of the boot, making sure it provided enough arch support. "parttechnicalwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFlat-nosed pliers, used by opticians for nipping off the edges of pieces of glass to make them round."The optician used the shank to carefully round the edge of the new lens before fitting it into my glasses frame. "deviceutensiljobtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe end or remainder, particularly of a period of time."We arrived at the movie theater during the shank of the evening. "timeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe main part or beginning of a period of time."the shank of the morning"timeperiodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo travel on foot."The hikers shanked across the mountain pass to reach the summit. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stab, especially with an improvised blade."During the prison riot, one inmate tried to shank another with a sharpened spoon. "weaponpoliceactioninhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove another's trousers, especially in jest; to depants."During the playful office prank war, Mark tried to shank John as he walked past, but John was too quick. "humanactionentertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo misstrike the ball with the part of the club head that connects to the shaft."During his golf lesson, the beginner tried to hit the ball straight, but he unfortunately shanked it to the right. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit or kick the ball in an unintended direction."The soccer player shanked the ball, sending it flying into the neighbor's garden. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fall off, as a leaf, flower, or capsule, on account of disease affecting the supporting footstalk; usually followed by off."Because of a fungal infection at the stem, the tomato ripened prematurely and began to shank off its vine. "biologyplantdiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide (a button) with a shank (loop forming an eye)."My grandmother will shank the buttons onto the cardigan she's knitting so they're easier to fasten. "itemwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(shoemaking) To apply the shank to a shoe, during the process of manufacturing it."The experienced shoemaker carefully shanked the arch support into the insole, ensuring a comfortable and durable fit. "technicalprocessindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBad.""My day was shank; I spilled coffee on my shirt, missed the bus, and then failed my quiz." "qualitynegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading