sheepshank

English

/ˈʃiːpʃæŋk/, /ˈʃipˌʃæŋk/

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) A type of knot which is useful for shortening a rope or take taking up slack without cutting it.

Etymology

Compound from English sheep + English shank (part of the leg between the knee and ankle, lower part of the leg).

Origin

English

shank

Gloss

part of the leg between the knee and ankle, lower part of the leg

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