1. the parts of the legs between the knees and ankles
Usage: plural of shank
2. the parts of the legs of meat animals corresponding to the human shank
Usage: culinary
3. the narrow parts connecting the heads and points of tools or fasteners
Usage: plural of shank

Examples

• The soccer player’s shanks were bruised from the rough game.
• She ordered lamb shanks for dinner at the restaurant.
• The carpenter examined the shanks of the screws before installation.
• His shanks ached after the long hike up the mountain.
• The recipe called for braised beef shanks cooked slowly.
• The drill bits had worn shanks that needed replacement.