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Shankbeer :: Shankbeer (n.) See Schenkbeer.

Shank :: Shank (v.) The space between two channels of the Doric triglyph.

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

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..

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

Longshanks :: Longshanks (n.) The stilt.

Shank :: Shank (v.) That part of a hoe, rake, knife, or the like, by which it is secured to a handle..

Shank :: Shank (v.) Hence, that part of an instrument, tool, or other thing, which connects the acting part with a handle or other part, by which it is held or moved..

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

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

Rat-tail :: Rat-tail (n.) An excrescence growing from the pastern to the middle of the shank of a horse.

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..

Shank :: Shank (v.) Flat-nosed pliers, used by opticians for nipping off the edges of pieces of glass to make them round..

Stilted :: Stilt (n.) Any species of limicoline birds belonging to Himantopus and allied genera, in which the legs are remarkably long and slender. Called also longshanks, stiltbird, stilt plover, and lawyer..

Sheepshank :: Sheepshank (n.) A hitch by which a rope may be temporarily shortened.

Shank :: Shank (v.) A large ladle for molten metal, fitted with long bars for handling it..

Redlegs :: Redlegs (n.) The redshank.

Shank :: Shank (n.) See Chank.

Shank :: Shank (v.) The middle part of an anchor, or that part which is between the ring and the arms..

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

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