English Explanatory Dictionary

dogshank

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An inferior variant of the sheepshank knot, which is useful for shortening a rope or taking up slack.

Word forms

dogshank dogshanks

Etymology

From dog + shank.

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