shank
🇺🇸
/ʃæŋk/
🇬🇧
/ʃæŋk/
noun
R
The part of a tool that is between its ends and is usually used to hold it.
The shank of the knife was very sturdy.
R
The part of a person's or animal's leg between the knee and the ankle.
He grabbed her by the shank to help her stand up.
R
A cut of meat from the upper part of an animal's leg.
The braised lamb shanks were delicious.
translation
The part of a tool that is between its ends and is usually used to hold it.; The part of a person's or animal's leg between the knee and the ankle.; A cut of meat from the upper part of an animal's leg.
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Plural
shanks