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1. Anatomy the shin 2. the corresponding part of the leg in vertebrates other than man 3. Engineering a ladle used for molten metal 4. Music another word for crook shank [shaŋk] (design engineering) The end of a tool which fits into a drawing holder, as on a drill. shank shank, 1 1. One of the plain spaces between the channels of a triglyph in a Doric frieze. 2. That part of a tool which connects the acting part with the handle. 3. The body of a fastener, such as a nail or bolt, i.e., the portion between the head and the point. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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