shank

noun
UK: /ʃæŋk/
US: /ʃæŋk/

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

    1. My shank hurt after the long walk.
    2. The doctor examined the patient's shank for signs of swelling and injury.

  2. A cut of meat, usually from the leg.

    1. I cooked a lamb shank for dinner.
    2. The restaurant served a delicious braised pork shank with creamy polenta.

  3. The part of a tool or instrument that connects the working part to the handle.

    1. The drill bit has a round shank.
    2. Ensure the shank of the screwdriver is securely fitted into the handle.

Synonyms

leg shin weapon stab
shank verb

  1. To kick (a ball) awkwardly, so that it goes in an unintended direction.

    1. He shanked the ball into the woods.
    2. The golfer shanked his tee shot, sending the ball far right of the fairway.

  2. To stab someone with a homemade weapon, especially in prison.

    1. He was shanked in a prison fight.
    2. The inmate was accused of attempting to shank another prisoner during recreation time.
shank intransitive-verb

  1. To travel on foot; to go on shanks's pony.

    1. I had to shank it home after missing the bus.
    2. Since my car broke down, I had to shank the rest of the way to work.
shank transitive-verb

  1. To make (something) travel awkwardly.

    1. He shanked the golf ball.
    2. The novice golfer accidentally shanked the ball out of bounds.

  2. To stab (someone).

    1. He shanked his rival with a knife.
    2. The gang member was arrested for allegedly attempting to shank a rival in the alley.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shank" in English means: The part of the leg between the knee and the ankle., A cut of meat, usually from the leg., The part of a tool or instrument that connects the working part to the handle..

The phonetic transcription of "shank" is /ʃæŋk/ in British English and /ʃæŋk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shank": leg, shin, weapon, stab.

Example usage of "shank": "My shank hurt after the long walk.". More examples on the page.