shank

• Существительное с несколькими значениями, включая часть мяса из верхней части ноги, часть человеческой ноги между коленом и лодыжкой, узкую цилиндрическую часть предмета или неудачный удар в гольфе.

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.

   Голяшка

   • 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.

   Синонимыshin

2. B1formal

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

   Голень

   • 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.

   Синонимыcrusshin

3. Long narrow part of an objectB2formaltechnical

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

   Стержень

   • 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.

   Синонимыrodshaftspindlestemtang

4. B2formaltechnical

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

   Стержень болта

   • 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.

   Синонимыbodystem

5. B2formaltechnical

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

   Хвостовик

   • 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.

   Геленок

   • 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.

   Синонимыwaist

7. Part of a hoofed mammal's legB2formalscientific

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

   Путовая кость

   • 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.

   Синонимыcannoncannon bonemetatarsus

8. B2informalsport

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

   Плохой удар в гольфе

   • 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.

   Синонимыsocket

• Глагол, означающий нанести удар ножом или заострённым предметом кустарного производства, часто используется в тюремном сленге.

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.

   Ударить мяч пяткой клюшки

   • 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.