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1. a. The part of the human leg between the knee and ankle. b. A corresponding part in other vertebrates. 2. a. The whole leg of a human. b. A leg or leglike part. 3. A cut of meat from the leg of a steer, calf, sheep, or lamb. 4. The long narrow part of a nail or pin. 5. A stem, stalk, or similar part. 6. Nautical The stem of an anchor. 7.
Definitions of shank. noun. the part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle. see more. noun. lower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals. synonyms: cannon. see more. noun. a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg. see more. noun.
Shank Definition. The lower part of the leg; part between the knee and ankle in humans or a part like this in animals. A corresponding part in other vertebrates. The whole leg. A cut of meat from the leg of an animal. A straight, narrow part between other parts, as.
4 days ago · 1. the lower part of the leg; part between the knee and ankle in humans or a part like this in animals. 2. the whole leg. 3. a cut of meat from the leg of an animal. 4. a straight, narrow part between other parts, as. a. the part of a tool or instrument between the handle and the working part; shaft. b.
Check pronunciation: shank. Definition of shank noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
the part of an animal's or a person's leg between the knee and ankle. the lower part of the leg of an animal, cooked and eaten braised lamb shanks. See shank in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: shank. Definition of shank noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.
Anatomy. the part of the leg between the knee and the ankle. Zoology the corresponding part in other vertebrates. Food a cut of meat from the leg of an animal. Building a straight, narrow, shaftlike part of various objects usually connecting two more parts, such as the stem of a tobacco pipe.
