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Shanked :: Shanked (a.) Having a shank.

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..

Canon :: Canon (n.) The part of a bell by which it is suspended; -- called also ear and shank.

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..

Redlegs :: Redlegs (n.) The redshank.

Bullen-nail :: Bullen-nail (n.) A nail with a round head and short shank, tinned and lacquered..

Shank :: Shank (v.) The body of a type.

Shank :: Shank (n.) See Chank.

Fork :: Fork (n.) An instrument consisting of a handle with a shank terminating in two or more prongs or tines, which are usually of metal, parallel and slightly curved; -- used from piercing, holding, taking up, or pitching anything..

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

Shank :: Shank (v.) A wading bird with long legs; as, the green-legged shank, or knot; the yellow shank, or tattler; -- called also shanks..

Shake :: Shake (n.) The redshank; -- so called from the nodding of its head while on the ground.

Greenshank :: Greenshank (n.) A European sandpiper or snipe (Totanus canescens); -- called also greater plover.

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

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..

Burr :: Burr (n.) A drill with a serrated head larger than the shank; -- used by dentists.

Rudderpost :: Rudderpost (n.) The shank of a rudder, having the blade at one end and the attachments for operating it at the other..

Shank :: Shank (v.) The part of the sole beneath the instep connecting the broader front part with the heel.

Clee :: Clee (n.) The redshank.

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

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