shank in Finnish
shank in Finnish is etupotka, potka, takapotka — shank means the lower leg, between the knee and the ankle, in people or animals.
shank in Finnish
etupotka
Meat from that part of an animal.
potka
Meat from that part of an animal.
takapotka
Meat from that part of an animal.
varsi
A straight, narrow part of an object, such as a key or an anchor; shaft; stem.
kahva
A protruding part of an object, by which it is or can be attached.
otin
A protruding part of an object, by which it is or can be attached.
ripa
A protruding part of an object, by which it is or can be attached.
sääri
The metal part on a curb bit that falls below the mouthpiece, which length controls the severity of the leverage action of the bit, and to which the reins of the bridle are attached.
potka
The metal part on a curb bit that falls below the mouthpiece, which length controls the severity of the leverage action of the bit, and to which the reins of the bridle are attached.
varsi
The metal part on a curb bit that falls below the mouthpiece, which length controls the severity of the leverage action of the bit, and to which the reins of the bridle are attached.
What does "shank" mean?
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noun The lower leg, between the knee and the ankle, in people or animals.
"The recipe called for two lamb shanks, slow-cooked until tender."
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noun The narrow shaft or stem of a tool or object, such as a key, drill bit, or fishhook.
"The screwdriver's shank had bent slightly from overuse."
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verb In golf, to accidentally hit the ball with the part of the club head nearest the shaft, sending it off at a bad angle.
"He shanked his approach shot straight into the trees."
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shank in a sentence
- The recipe called for two lamb shanks, slow-cooked until tender.
- The screwdriver's shank had bent slightly from overuse.
- He shanked his approach shot straight into the trees.
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What is "shank" in Finnish?
"shank" in Finnish is etupotka, potka, takapotka. shank means: The lower leg, between the knee and the ankle, in people or animals.
How do you use "shank" in a sentence?
Example: "The recipe called for two lamb shanks, slow-cooked until tender." In Finnish, "shank" is etupotka, potka, takapotka.
Are there other ways to say "shank" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "shank": etupotka, potka, takapotka, varsi, kahva, otin.
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