Thesaurus results for SHANK

shank

noun

ˈshaŋk

slang

as in knife

an instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting slashed at the prison guard with a shank he had secretly made from a scrap of metal

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Recent Examples of shank The proteins have pedigree: Sault charcuterie, Sisteron lamb shank, Mont Ventoux pork belly. —

Ann Abel, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 Seth Vernon punted twice and averaged 45 yards, including an out-of-bounds shank. —

Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024 Woman stabs bouncers with shank during fight at Southington bar A different kind of five-star: UConn’s Stephon Castle gets his humility from home Looking for TruTV to watch UConn men’s basketball? —

Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2024 Screen Door Portland's iconic chicken and waffles joint is hosting its first Thanksgiving meal this year at its NW location, with all the traditional fare available a la carte, plus roasted salmon and a pork shank braised in red wine. —

Kale Williams, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shank