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 Highlights in the collection include the Addison Overshirt, a snap-button style with a spread collar and the off-white Billie Overall with adjustable straps, side seam shanks at the waist and an apron chest pocket. —

Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 May 2026 The shank is a behemoth chunk of meat, marinated in about a pantry’s worth of spices including black cardamon, cinnamon, allspice, marjoram and cocoa powder. —

Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 While in Lauderdale County Detention Center, Casey unsuccessfully attempted to escape at least once in 2020 with a shank, Singleton later told CNN. —

Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026 In addition, Hofbräu Pub will offer traditional German dishes such as its famous pork shank, salads and pretzels, and Bavarian specialties like pork roast, pork cutlets and Oktoberfest-style chicken. —

Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shank

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Noun

Once the potato starts sprouting, gently twist off the slips or use a knife to cut them off.

— Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
One of the teens used his pocket knife to defend himself when the armed men came after him and his friend.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2026