Definition of Shank

the leg of a person or animal

Examples of Shank in a sentence

The dinner party was a success, with the biggest hit being the exotic bistro-style lamb shank that was served to the guests.  🔊

Spraining the shank end of his thighbone took the runner out of the race before he finished his first lap.  🔊

Stretching his shank out, the wrestler tried to prepare his sore leg for the upcoming meet.  🔊

Braised lamb shank is tasty, but I think I prefer the taste of chicken leg much better.  🔊

Classic pork shank was drizzled with red wine and served alongside other types of meat and vegetables.  🔊

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