ˈʃæŋkər

Definitions

1. proper noun

A male given name of Indian origin, particularly in Hinduism; it is also the name of a famous Indian musician, Ravi Shankar.

“The Indian musician Ravi Shankar was invited to perform at the famous music festival.”

2. noun

A long, straight branch or shoot of a tree or a plant.

“The gardener carefully pruned the shankar of the rose bush to promote new growth.”

3. verb

To cut or shape something into a long, straight branch or shoot.

“The woodcutter shankar the tree trunk to make it more manageable.”