1. the part of the leg between the knee and ankle
2. the part of a tool or utensil that connects the handle to the working end
3. a cut of meat from the leg of an animal

1. to hit a golf ball with the heel of the club, causing it to go off course
Usage: golf

Examples

• He scraped his shank on the rough concrete.
• The hammer’s shank was loose and needed tightening.
• She bought lamb shanks to make stew for dinner.
• The golfer shanked his approach shot into the trees.
• The knife’s shank was made of sturdy steel.
• He rubbed his sore shank after the long hike.