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waist vs shank

shank vs waist

waist and shank both are nouns.

waist is not a verb while shank is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waist Yes No No No
shank Yes No Yes No
As nouns, waist and shank are synonyms defined as:
  • waist and shank: the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole
waist (noun) shank (noun)
the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole a poor golf stroke in which the heel of the club hits the ball
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips lower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals
the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole
cylinder forming the part of a bit by which it is held in the drill
cylinder forming the part of a bolt between the thread and the head
cylinder forming a long narrow part of something
the part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg
waist (verb) shank (verb)
hit (a golf ball) with the heel of a club, causing the ball to veer in the wrong direction
Difference between waist and shank

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