Shank — Shank, n. [OE. shanke, schanke, schonke, AS. scanca, sceanca, sconca, sceonca; akin to D. schonk a bone, G. schenkel thigh, shank, schinken ham, OHG. scincha shank, Dan. & Sw. skank. [root]161. Cf. {Skink}, v.] 1. The part of the leg from the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Shank painter — Shank Shank, n. [OE. shanke, schanke, schonke, AS. scanca, sceanca, sconca, sceonca; akin to D. schonk a bone, G. schenkel thigh, shank, schinken ham, OHG. scincha shank, Dan. & Sw. skank. [root]161. Cf. {Skink}, v.] 1. The part of the leg from… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
shank — [ ʃæŋk ] noun 1. ) count or uncount the lower part of an animal s leg, or meat from an animal s leg 2. ) count the long thin straight part of an object such as a key or a tool 3. ) count OLD FASHIONED the part of your leg between your knee and… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Key (lock) — A cut key A key is an instrument that is used to operate a lock. A typical key consists of two parts: the blade, which slides into the keyway of the lock and distinguishes between different keys, and the bow, which is left protruding so that… … Wikipedia
shank — UK [ʃæŋk] / US noun Word forms shank : singular shank plural shanks 1) [countable] the long thin straight part of an object such as a key or a tool 2) [countable/uncountable] the lower part of an animal s leg, or meat from an animal s leg 3)… … English dictionary
shank — I. noun Etymology: Middle English shanke, from Old English scanca; akin to Old Norse skakkr crooked, Greek skazein to limp Date: before 12th century 1. a. the part of the leg between the knee and the ankle in humans or the corresponding part in… … New Collegiate Dictionary
shank — noun 1 (C) a straight narrow part of a tool or object that connects the two ends: the shank of a key 2 (C, U) a piece of meat cut from the leg of an animal 3 (countable usually plural) old use the part of a person s or animal s leg between the… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
key pipe — noun : a tubular opening in a lock for the shank of the key … Useful english dictionary
shank — noun 1》 a person s leg, especially the lower participle ↘the lower part of an animal s foreleg, especially as a cut of meat. 2》 a long, narrow part of a tool connecting the handle to the operational end. ↘the stem of a key, spoon, anchor … English new terms dictionary
shank — n. 1 the part of a bit key between the bow and the stop; or, if there is no shoulder stop, the part between the bow and the near side of the bit 2. a smaller diameter portion of a knob that is positioned between the larger portion of the… … Locksmith dictionary
shank — n. 1 a the leg. b the lower part of the leg; the leg from knee to ankle. c the shin bone. 2 the lower part of an animal s foreleg, esp. as a cut of meat. 3 a shaft or stem. 4 a the long narrow part of a tool etc. joining the handle to the working … Useful english dictionary