(nautical) A small rope for fastening the shank of an anchor, when catted, to a ship's side.

plural of shank-painter

plural of shank-iron

(shoemaking) A shaping tool for the shanks of a shoe. / A metal plate inserted as a stiffening between the leather parts of a shank.

(archaic, derogatory) Thin and lanky, with long legs.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of shank-nag

plural of shank-nag

A colorful Southwest Asian monkey, Pygathrix nemaeus.

plural of red-shanked douc

(archaic) To go on foot; to walk.