shank

• Sustantivo con varios significados, entre ellos un corte de carne de la parte superior de la pierna, la parte de la pierna humana entre la rodilla y el tobillo, la parte cilíndrica y estrecha de un objeto, o un golpe fallido en el 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.

   Zancarrón de carne

   • 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.

   Sinónimosshin

2. B1formal

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

   Espinilla

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscrusshin

3. Long narrow part of an objectB2formaltechnical

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

   caña, vástago, mango

   • 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.

   Sinónimosrodshaftspindlestemtang

4. B2formaltechnical

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

   caña de un perno

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbodystem

5. B2formaltechnical

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

   Mango de una broca

   • 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.

   Suela (parte estrecha)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoswaist

7. Part of a hoofed mammal's legB2formalscientific

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

   Caña (de la pata)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscannoncannon bonemetatarsus

8. B2informalsport

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

   Shank en golf (golpe defectuoso)

   • 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.

   Sinónimossocket

• Verbo que significa apuñalar o herir a alguien con un objeto punzante o afilado, a menudo improvisado; se usa frecuentemente en la jerga carcelaria.

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.

   Golpear mal la pelota de golf con el talón del palo

   • 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.