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Nut :: Nut (n.) A projection on each side of the shank of an anchor, to secure the stock in place..

Yellowshanks :: Yellowshanks (n.) Alt. of Yellowshin.

Shin :: Shin (n.) The front part of the leg below the knee; the front edge of the shin bone; the lower part of the leg; the shank.

Spindle-shanked :: Spindlelegs (n.) A spindleshanks.

Baybolt :: Baybolt (n.) A bolt with a barbed shank.

Clee :: Clee (n.) The redshank.

Hough :: Hough (n.) The joint in the hind limb of quadrupeds between the leg and shank, or tibia and tarsus, and corresponding to the ankle in man..

Nick :: Nick (n.) A notch cut crosswise in the shank of a type, to assist a compositor in placing it properly in the stick, and in distribution..

Body :: Body (n.) The shank of a type, or the depth of the shank (by which the size is indicated); as, a nonpareil face on an agate body..

Spindleshanks :: Spindle-shanked (a.) Having long, slender legs..

Epipodiale :: Epipodiale (n.) One of the bones of either the forearm or shank, the epipodialia being the radius, ulna, tibia, and fibula..

Redshank :: Redshank (n.) A common Old World limicoline bird (Totanus calidris), having the legs and feet pale red. The spotted redshank (T. fuscus) is larger, and has orange-red legs. Called also redshanks, redleg, and clee..

Stock :: Stock (n.) The wooden or iron crosspiece to which the shank of an anchor is attached. See Illust. of Anchor.

Redlegs :: Redlegs (n.) The redshank.

Redshank :: Redshank (n.) The fieldfare.

Beard :: Beard (n.) That part of a type which is between the shoulder of the shank and the face.

Kerned :: Kerned (a.) Having part of the face projecting beyond the body or shank; -- said of type.

Throat :: Throat (n.) The angle where the arm of an anchor is joined to the shank.

Shank :: Shank (v.) A loop forming an eye to a button.

Shank :: Shank (v.) That part of a key which is between the bow and the part which enters the wards of the lock.

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