Meaning ofshankin English

Noun

1. the lower leg area (knee to ankle)
2. a straight, narrow object part (key, anchor)
3. handle connecting blades (shears, scissors)
   The scissors had a long shank that made them easy to grip.
4. central part of a fishhook (eye to curve)
   The fishhook's shank was sturdy enough to hold a large fish.
5. a protruding part for attachment; fastening
   The machine's shank was used to attach it to the floor.
6. a loop forming a button eye
   The button had a small shank that secured it to the shirt.
7. a type of wading bird (with colored legs)
   The birdwatcher spotted a shank wading in the shallow waters.
8. a poorly played golf shot (hitting the club's shaft)
   The golfer hit a shank on the 17th hole, losing his chance to win.
9. a makeshift stabbing weapon (often improvised)
   The prisoner used a shank to defend himself in the fight.