Background for shanks

shanks

/ʃæŋks/

Illustration shanks - Image 1

noun

The part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.

Examples :

"After a long hike, my shanks were sore and aching. "

body anatomy part

Illustration shanks - Image 1

noun

Meat from that part of an animal.

Examples :

"The butcher offered a discount on the shanks of lamb. "

Illustration shanks - Image 1

noun

A redshank or greenshank, various species of Old World wading birds in the genus Tringa having distinctly colored legs.

Examples :

"We spotted several shanks wading in the shallow water near the coast, their bright red legs easily visible against the mud. "

bird animal nature biology

Illustration shanks - Image 1

Illustration shanks - Image 2

noun

A straight, narrow part of an object, such as a key or an anchor; shaft; stem.

Examples :

"The jeweler carefully examined the shanks of the rings to check for any damage. "

Illustration shanks - Image 1

noun

The handle of a pair of shears, connecting the ride to the neck.

Examples :

"Holding the shanks of the garden shears, she carefully trimmed the rose bush. "

utensil machine part

Illustration shanks - Image 1

noun

The center part of a fishhook between the eye and the hook, the 'hook' being the curved part that bends toward the point.

Examples :

"The fisherman carefully examined the shanks of his fishing hooks before casting his line. "

fish nautical part technical utensil item

Illustration shanks - Image 1

noun

A protruding part of an object, by which it is or can be attached.

Examples :

"The buttons on my old coat had shanks that were easy to sew back on when they fell off. "

part structure thing

Illustration shanks - Image 1

noun

The 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.

Examples :

"The length of the shanks on her horse's curb bit allowed for subtle communication through light rein pressure. "

technical vehicle animal part agriculture

Illustration shanks - Image 1

noun

A poorly played golf shot in which the ball is struck by the part of the club head that connects to the shaft.

Examples :

"After hitting two shanks in a row, he decided to practice his golf swing some more. "

Illustration shanks - Image 1

noun

An improvised stabbing weapon; a shiv.

Examples :

"During the prison riot, inmates fashioned shanks from broken pieces of metal. "

weapon police military war item

Illustration shanks - Image 1

noun

A loop forming an eye to a button.

Examples :

"The tailor carefully sewed the shanks onto the buttons so they would sit properly on the coat. "

wear item thing

Illustration shanks - Image 1

noun

The space between two channels of the Doric triglyph.

Examples :

"The textbook explained that the shanks, the spaces between the carved vertical channels, were a key feature of the Doric triglyph. "

architecture part building

Illustration shanks - Image 1

noun

A large ladle for molten metal, fitted with long bars for handling it.

Examples :

"The steelworkers carefully poured the molten iron from the shanks into the molds, their faces glowing in the intense heat. "

material utensil industry

Illustration shanks - Image 1

noun

The body of a type; between the shoulder and the foot.

Examples :

"The butcher trimmed the shanks of the lamb to prepare them for roasting. "

body anatomy animal part

Illustration shanks - Image 1

noun

(shoemaking) The part of the sole beneath the instep connecting the broader front part with the heel.

Examples :

"The cobbler carefully reinforced the shanks of the old shoes to give them better support under the arches of my feet. "

Illustration shanks - Image 1

noun

Flat-nosed pliers, used by opticians for nipping off the edges of pieces of glass to make them round.

Examples :

"The optician carefully used the shanks to trim the edges of the lens, shaping it perfectly for my new glasses. "

utensil technical device machine

Illustration shanks - Image 1

noun

The end or remainder, particularly of a period of time.

Examples :

"We worked until the shanks of the evening. "

Illustration shanks - Image 1

noun

The main part or beginning of a period of time.

Examples :

"the shank of the morning"

Illustration shanks - Image 1

verb

To travel on foot.

Examples :

"To get to school on time, the children often shanked through the park. "

action way sport

Illustration shanks - Image 1

verb

To stab, especially with an improvised blade.

Examples :

"The bully shanks his classmate with a broken bottle. "

Illustration shanks - Image 1

verb

To remove another's trousers, especially in jest; to depants.

Examples :

"During the silly prank war, Michael threatened to shanks David if he didn't stop hiding his stapler. "

body action entertainment human

Illustration shanks - Image 1

verb

To misstrike the ball with the part of the club head that connects to the shaft.

Examples :

"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. "

Illustration shanks - Image 1

verb

To hit or kick the ball in an unintended direction.

Examples :

""During his soccer game, Michael accidentally shanks the ball, sending it flying way off to the left." "

Illustration shanks - Image 1

verb

To fall off, as a leaf, flower, or capsule, on account of disease affecting the supporting footstalk; usually followed by off.

Examples :

""The tomato fruits shanks off prematurely when the plant is infected with early blight." "

Illustration shanks - Image 1

verb

To provide (a button) with a shank (loop forming an eye).

Examples :

"My grandmother always shanks the buttons on my coats to make sure they stay on securely. "

item wear utensil

Illustration shanks - Image 1

verb

(shoemaking) To apply the shank to a shoe, during the process of manufacturing it.

Examples :

"The experienced cobbler carefully shanks each shoe to provide proper arch support. "

technical industry process job