Synonyms for

Shanks

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

Definition

Shanks refers to the lower part of the leg between the knee and ankle.

Synonyms & similar words

cannon waist shank stem legs limbs pins stems gams hocks hoofs paws feet pads toes plates footwear footgear foot trotters flippers claws

Example sentences

  1. He has strong shanks from all the running he does.
  2. The horse's shanks were muscular and powerful.
  3. She wore knee-high boots that covered her shanks.
  4. His shanks were sore after hiking up the mountain.
  5. The soccer player kicked the ball with his shanks.

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  • I don't have a beef against God. I just don't like the way he's running things. - Redd Foxx
  • I drink to make other people interesting. - George Jean Nathan
  • I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. - Martin Luther King Jr.

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