adj
shanked
shangkt
Shanked (adj) means Fitted with or having a shank. Example: “The button was shanked, so it sat slightly raised from the fabric.”
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Fitted with or having a shank.
"The button was shanked, so it sat slightly raised from the fabric."
How to use shanked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something built with a shank (a narrow connecting stem) attached.
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What does “shanked” mean?
The word “shanked” means fitted with or having a shank. In plain terms, describes something built with a shank (a narrow connecting stem) attached.
How do you pronounce “shanked”?
“Shanked” is pronounced shangkt (/ʃæŋkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “shanked” in a sentence?
Here is “shanked” used in a sentence: “The button was shanked, so it sat slightly raised from the fabric.”
What part of speech is “shanked”?
“Shanked” is an adjective.
