nounπShareThe part of the leg between the knee and the ankle."After a long hike, my shanks were sore and aching. "bodyanatomypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMeat from that part of an animal."The butcher offered a discount on the shanks of lamb. "foodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA redshank or greenshank, various species of Old World wading birds in the genus Tringa having distinctly colored legs."We spotted several shanks wading in the shallow water near the coast, their bright red legs easily visible against the mud. "birdanimalnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA straight, narrow part of an object, such as a key or an anchor; shaft; stem."The jeweler carefully examined the shanks of the rings to check for any damage. "partstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe handle of a pair of shears, connecting the ride to the neck."Holding the shanks of the garden shears, she carefully trimmed the rose bush. "utensilmachinepartChat 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."The fisherman carefully examined the shanks of his fishing hooks before casting his line. "fishnauticalparttechnicalutensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA protruding part of an object, by which it is or can be attached."The buttons on my old coat had shanks that were easy to sew back on when they fell off. "partstructurethingChat 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 shanks on her horse's curb bit allowed for subtle communication through light rein pressure. "technicalvehicleanimalpartagricultureChat 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."After hitting two shanks in a row, he decided to practice his golf swing some more. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn improvised stabbing weapon; a shiv."During the prison riot, inmates fashioned shanks from broken pieces of metal. "weaponpolicemilitarywaritemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA loop forming an eye to a button."The tailor carefully sewed the shanks onto the buttons so they would sit properly on the coat. "wearitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe space between two channels of the Doric triglyph."The textbook explained that the shanks, the spaces between the carved vertical channels, were a key feature of the Doric triglyph. "architecturepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large ladle for molten metal, fitted with long bars for handling it."The steelworkers carefully poured the molten iron from the shanks into the molds, their faces glowing in the intense heat. "materialutensilindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe body of a type; between the shoulder and the foot."The butcher trimmed the shanks of the lamb to prepare them for roasting. "bodyanatomyanimalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(shoemaking) The part of the sole beneath the instep connecting the broader front part with the heel."The cobbler carefully reinforced the shanks of the old shoes to give them better support under the arches of my feet. "partwearChat 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 carefully used the shanks to trim the edges of the lens, shaping it perfectly for my new glasses. "utensiltechnicaldevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe end or remainder, particularly of a period of time."We worked until the shanks 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."To get to school on time, the children often shanked through the park. "actionwaysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stab, especially with an improvised blade."The bully shanks his classmate with a broken bottle. "weaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove another's trousers, especially in jest; to depants."During the silly prank war, Michael threatened to shanks David if he didn't stop hiding his stapler. "bodyactionentertainmenthumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo misstrike the ball with the part of the club head that connects to the shaft."During his golf lesson, John got frustrated when he kept shanking the ball, sending it off to the right instead of straight down the fairway. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit or kick the ball in an unintended direction.""During his soccer game, Michael accidentally shanks the ball, sending it flying way off to the left." "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.""The tomato fruits shanks off prematurely when the plant is infected with early blight." "diseaseplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide (a button) with a shank (loop forming an eye)."My grandmother always shanks the buttons on my coats to make sure they stay on securely. "itemwearutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(shoemaking) To apply the shank to a shoe, during the process of manufacturing it."The experienced cobbler carefully shanks each shoe to provide proper arch support. "technicalindustryprocessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading