shanks Definition and Meaning in English (shanks definition)

The shanks refer to the lower part of the leg in humans and animals, specifically the area between the knee and the ankle.

In culinary terms, shanks are cuts of meat, often from lamb or beef, taken from the lower part of the animal's leg.

In golf, to shank means to hit the ball with the hosel of the club, resulting in an unintended shot that veers sharply off course.