The meaning of Shank

noun

A person's leg, especially the part from the knee to the ankle.

Usage examples:

The old man's thin, bony shanks showed through his trousers

noun

A long, narrow part of a tool connecting the handle to the operational end.

Usage examples:

Gouges vary in the amount of curve or sweep on the cutting edge and the form of the shank

noun

A part or appendage by which something is attached to something else, especially a wire loop attached to the back of a button.

Usage examples:

On the 4 ‘wire end, lay a nail against the bead, and closely wrap the wire around the nail twice to…

noun

The narrow middle of the sole of a shoe.

Usage examples:

A rigid leather boot with a full shank

noun

A makeshift knife fashioned from a sharp item such as broken glass or a razor.

Usage examples:

He used a shank to threaten a guard and steal his uniform

noun

An act of striking the ball with the heel of the club.

Usage examples:

He hit a shank with his tee shot and took double bogey

verb

Strike (the ball) with the heel of the club.

Usage examples:

I shanked a shot and hit a person on a shoulder

verb

Slash or stab (someone), especially with a makeshift knife.

Usage examples:

I got shanked with a broken bottle