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Plural for a straight, narrow part of an object
“It has a long solid shank that anchors into the motor's hollow shaft.”
Plural for the part of the leg between the knee and the ankle
“The entire universe seemed to be waiting breathlessly as nimble fingers pierced the lamb's shank and suspended it on the hook.”
Plural for a weapon for stabbing, typically improvised
“Another inmate attempted to stab him with a shank through a chain-linked fence.”
Plural for the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled
“He lifted the whip, which had a long, stiff shank doubled by the length of its lash, and gave it a sharp crack.”
Plural for the hindquarters of a four-legged mammal
To cut or stab with a knife or pointed tool
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