Definitions

1. noun

the lower part of the leg below the knee

“The football player suffered an injury to the shank of his leg.”

2. noun

a long, thin piece of metal, typically used as a handle or lever

“The tool had a metal shank that was used to turn the gears.”

3. noun

a thin, tapering part of something, especially a bone

“The bird’s leg had a long shank that was perfect for grasping.”

4. verb

to hit or strike something with the lower part of the leg

“The soccer player shanked the ball, sending it out of bounds.”

5. verb

to strike or hit with a sudden, forceful movement

“The golfer shanked the ball, sending it flying into the woods.”

6. verb

to remove the shank from a golf club or the like

“The golfer had to shank the club after it got stuck in the mud.”