Synonyms for

Shank

Verb / ʃæŋk / Another word for shank — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The part of the leg between the knee and ankle

Synonyms & similar words

cannon waist stem leg limb calf shin gam stilt rod shaft stem post pole stick spindle spine thigh haunch butt buttock rump

Example sentences

  1. My shank hurts after playing soccer.
  2. He has a tattoo on his shank.
  3. The golfer hit the ball with his shank.
  4. She wears socks that go up to her shank.
  5. The cowboy wore spurs on his shank.

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  • Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. - Lao Tzu
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison

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