sheepshank en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Received-Pronunciation) audio
- /ˈʃiːpʃæŋk/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈʃipˌʃæŋk/ (General-American)
Etymology
Originally sheepshank knot or sheepshanks knot, from sheep + shank (“part of the leg between the knee and ankle”); the connection between the knot and a sheep’s leg is unclear.
Meanings
- A type of knot which is useful for shortening a rope or taking up slack without cutting it.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sheepshanks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Translations (7)
fr nœud de jambe de chien (type of knot) · nl trompetsteek (type of knot) · fi lyhennyssolmu (type of knot) · fi trumpettisolmu (type of knot) · bg възел за скъсяване на въже (type of knot) · sv trumpetstek (type of knot) · ru узел камикадзе (type of knot)