shank

1. n. See Chank. Source: opted

2. v. The part of the leg from the knee to the foot; the shin; the shin bone; also, the whole leg. Source: opted

3. v. Hence, that part of an instrument, tool, or other thing, which connects the acting part with a handle or other part, by which it is held or moved. Source: opted

4. v. That part of a key which is between the bow and the part which enters the wards of the lock. Source: opted

5. v. The middle part of an anchor, or that part which is between the ring and the arms. Source: opted

6. v. That part of a hoe, rake, knife, or the like, by which it is secured to a handle. Source: opted

7. v. A loop forming an eye to a button. Source: opted

8. v. The space between two channels of the Doric triglyph. Source: opted

9. v. A large ladle for molten metal, fitted with long bars for handling it. Source: opted

10. v. The body of a type. Source: opted

11. v. The part of the sole beneath the instep connecting the broader front part with the heel. Source: opted

12. v. A wading bird with long legs; as, the green-legged shank, or knot; the yellow shank, or tattler; -- called also shanks. Source: opted

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

14. v. i. To fall off, as a leaf, flower, or capsule, on account of disease affecting the supporting footstalk; -- usually followed by off. Source: opted

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