Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Shanks.
Shanks - as a noun
A cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cutcut of meatHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
Cylinder forming the part of a bolt between the thread and the head
Cylinder forming the part of a bit by which it is held in the drill
The narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
waistLower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cannonA poor golf stroke in which the heel of the club hits the ball
Shanks - as a verb
Hit (a golf ball) with the heel of a club, causing the ball to veer in the wrong direction
Example Sentences
"She served roasted lamb shanks for dinner."
"He was wearing black knee-high socks that covered most of his shanks."
"The chef used beef shanks to make a flavorful broth for the soup."
"She wore a beautiful anklet adorned with tiny silver shanks."
Word Game Points
Is SHANKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shanks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHANKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is SHANKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shanks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHANKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SHANKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shanks is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHANKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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