shanked
nounHow many syllables in shanked?
There is 1 syllable in the word shanked.How to pronounce shanked:
Definition of shanked:
- shanked (noun):
- the part of the leg between the knee and the ankle in humans or the corresponding part in various other vertebrates
Synonyms for shanked:
blade
cutter
dagger
knife
shiv
sword
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