shank

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen, unter anderem ein Fleischstück aus dem oberen Teil des Beins, der Teil des menschlichen Beins zwischen Knie und Knöchel, ein schmaler zylindrischer Teil eines Gegenstands oder ein misslungener Schlag beim Golf.

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.

   Beinscheibe

   • 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.

   Synonymeshin

2. B1formal

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

   Unterschenkel

   • 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.

   Synonymecrusshin

3. Long narrow part of an objectB2formaltechnical

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

   Schaft

   • 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.

   Synonymerodshaftspindlestemtang

4. B2formaltechnical

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

   Schaft einer Schraube

   • 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.

   Synonymebodystem

5. B2formaltechnical

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

   Schaft

   • 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.

   Schuhschaft

   • 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.

   Synonymewaist

7. Part of a hoofed mammal's legB2formalscientific

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

   Fesselbein

   • 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.

   Synonymecannoncannon bonemetatarsus

8. B2informalsport

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

   Fehlschlag im Golf

   • 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.

   Synonymesocket

• Umgangssprachlich und besonders im Gefängnisjargon: jemanden mit einem Messer oder einer selbstgemachten Stichwaffe niederstechen oder verletzen.

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.

   den Ball mit der Ferse des Schlägers treffen

   • 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.