shank

• اسم متعدد المعاني يطلق على قطعة لحم من أعلى الساق، وعلى جزء الساق البشرية بين الركبة والكاحل، وعلى الجزء الأسطواني الضيق من أداة أو جسم، وكذلك على ضربة خاطئة في لعبة الغولف.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a cut of meat from the upper part of the leg, the part of the human leg between the knee and ankle, a narrow cylindrical part of an object, or a poor golf stroke.

1. B1formalculinary

   A cut of meat, typically from the upper part of the leg of an animal such as beef, veal, mutton, or lamb.

   ساق اللحم

   • The chef prepared a delicious lamb shank for dinner.
   • Beef shank is often used for slow-cooking stews.
   • She ordered the braised veal shank at the restaurant.

   المرادفاتshin

2. B1formal

   The part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle.

   الساق

   • He injured his shank during the soccer match.
   • The tattoo on her shank was visible below her shorts.
   • She felt a sharp pain in her shank after running.

   المرادفاتcrusshin

3. Long narrow part of an objectB2formaltechnical

   A cylindrical or long, narrow part of an object, such as a tool or instrument.

   ساق الأداة

   • The shank of the key was bent and wouldn't fit the lock.
   • He held the tool by its shank to avoid touching the blade.
   • The shank of the drill bit was securely clamped in the chuck.

   المرادفاتrodshaftspindlestemtang

4. B2formaltechnical

   The cylindrical part of a bolt between the thread and the head.

   جذع البرغي

   • The shank of the bolt was too long for the hole.
   • He measured the shank to ensure it fit the assembly.
   • A smooth shank on the bolt reduces friction during tightening.

   المرادفاتbodystem

5. B2formaltechnical

   The cylindrical part of a drill bit that is held in the drill chuck.

   ساق المثقب

   • The shank of the drill bit was hexagonal for a better grip.
   • She inserted the shank into the drill and tightened it.
   • A worn shank can cause the bit to slip during drilling.

6. B2formal

   The narrow part of a shoe that connects the heel to the wider part of the sole.

   تَلْعَة الحِذَاء

   • The shank of the shoe provides arch support.
   • He replaced the worn shank in his leather boots.
   • A sturdy shank is essential for hiking boots.

   المرادفاتwaist

7. Part of a hoofed mammal's legB2formalscientific

   The lower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals.

   عظم الرسغ

   • The horse injured its shank during the race.
   • The vet examined the shank for any swelling.
   • A strong shank is important for a horse's agility.

   المرادفاتcannoncannon bonemetatarsus

8. B2informalsport

   A poor golf stroke in which the heel of the club hits the ball, causing it to go off course.

   ضربة غولف سيئة

   • He shanked the ball into the rough with a bad swing.
   • A shank can ruin a golfer's score on a crucial hole.
   • She practiced to avoid shanking the ball during the tournament.

   المرادفاتsocket

• فعل يعني طعن شخص ما بسكين أو بآلة حادة مصنوعة يدويًا، ويُستخدم كثيرًا في عامية السجون للإشارة إلى الطعن بأداة حادة بدائية.

A verb meaning to stab someone with a makeshift knife or sharp object, often used in prison slang.

1. Hit a golf ball poorlyB2informalsport

   To strike a golf ball with the heel of the club, causing it to veer sharply to the right (for a right-handed player) or in an unintended direction.

   ضرب الكرة بكعب المضرب

   • He shanked the ball into the woods on the third hole.
   • I always shank my shots when I'm nervous.
   • She shanked the approach shot, sending it far left of the green.