shank
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I love lamb and Golden Fleece has a selection, including lamb chops and a lamb shank on their grill menu, as well as ground lamb kebabs, gyros, and souvlaki.
From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025
The shoes feature an all-over sandy suede, with gold and jade accents on the shank plate and outsole.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2024
“I shank it a decent amount, but never in competition,” Scheffler said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2024
Former world number one Woods carded five birdies and five bogeys, ending the first day in California with a bogey after firing a surprise shank far to the right on the 18th fairway.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2024
He picked up the chisel again and looked down at it on his lap, his fingers squeezed white around the shank as he waited for the answer.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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