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Meaning of shank
The primary meaning of the word "shank" refers to the lower part of the leg, between the knee and the ankle.
Etymology of shank
The word "shank" has its origins in Old English and Germanic languages, with roots in the Proto-Germanic word "skankiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "sken-" which meant "to bend" or "to curve"
Historically, the word has been used to describe various long, thin objects, including the leg bone and parts of tools or machines
Synonyms
Definitions
- The part of the leg between the knee and the ankle
- * A cut of meat from this part of an animal's leg
- * The main body of a tool or object, such as a golf club or a key
- * A long, thin, straight piece of metal or wood, especially one used as a connecting rod or a fastener
Usage Examples
- The hiker injured her shank while climbing down the mountain
- * The butcher trimmed the shank of the beef to make it more tender
- * The golfer's shank on the drive sent the ball flying into the woods