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drumstick

noun

Definition of drumstick

as in thigh

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Recent Examples of drumstick There’s a major bass drum accompanied by a major bass drumstick. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026 The man later came to her apartment with chicken drumsticks and seasoning and planned on using the air fryer. — Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 28 Apr. 2026 Gary recalls once that Horner’s drumstick broke during a music competition in front of judges. — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026 From a souvenir ferry boat filled with fish and chips to ice cream in the shape of a chicken drumstick, here's a first look at the bold, indulgent and unexpected food lineup across the MLB. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drumstick

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Noun

Vancouver was without midfielder Thomas Müller due to a thigh injury suffered in a 3-0 victory over the LA Galaxy on Wednesday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
In a loss on Wednesday, the usually upbeat Mauricio Dubón snapped his bat over his thigh after lining out for the last out.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of thigh

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Rookie second-round cornerback D’Angelo Ponds (calf) is doubtful for Sunday’s game at Tennessee.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
Hubbard, who is slated as the Panthers’ 2026 starting running back, dealt with a lingering calf strain from a Week 4 matchup against the Patriots last September.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of calf

Noun

Adobos, whether with three chiles or the lone suave guajillo chile, become life-giving purees for marinated fish, chicken and beef shank.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026
Moving beyond the bit system, the Adapter also includes a snap-in T-shank fitting right inside the notch around the joint.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026

Definition of shank

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