
Shank
Physical Objects
Refers to any long, thin part of a physical object, not just knives.
Rotate the shank to tighten the handle.
Not Always Metal
'Shank' isn't limited to metal objects and can refer to wood or plastic parts too.
The broom's wooden shank snapped. Compare with
HockLegShin
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