shank

• Nom avec plusieurs sens, notamment une partie de viande provenant du haut de la jambe, la partie de la jambe humaine entre le genou et la cheville, la partie étroite et cylindrique d'un objet, ou un mauvais coup au 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.

   jarret

   • 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.

   Synonymesshin

2. B1formal

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

   Jambe (partie entre genou et cheville)

   • 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.

   Synonymescrusshin

3. Long narrow part of an objectB2formaltechnical

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

   Partie longue et étroite d'un objet

   • 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.

   Synonymesrodshaftspindlestemtang

4. B2formaltechnical

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

   Fût de boulon

   • 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.

   Synonymesbodystem

5. B2formaltechnical

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

   Queue de foret

   • 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.

   Cambrure de la semelle

   • 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.

   Synonymeswaist

7. Part of a hoofed mammal's legB2formalscientific

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

   Partie du membre d'un mammifère ongulé

   • 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.

   Synonymescannoncannon bonemetatarsus

8. B2informalsport

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

   Shank (au 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.

   Synonymessocket

• Verbe signifiant frapper ou poignarder quelqu'un avec un couteau ou un objet pointu de fabrication artisanale, souvent utilisé dans l'argot carcéral.

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.

   Shanker (au golf)

   • 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.