Shang`hai" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Shanghaied (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Shanghaiing.] To intoxicate and ship (a person) as a sailor while in
this condition. [Written also shanghae.] [Slang, U.S.]
Shang`hai" (?), n. (Zoöl.) A large and tall breed of domestic fowl.
Shank (?), n. (Zoöl.) See Chank.
Shank, n. [OE. shanke, schanke, schonke, AS. scanca, sceanca, sconca,
sceonca; akin to D. schonk a bone, G. schenkel thigh, shank, schinken
ham, OHG. scincha shank, Dan. & Sw. skank. √161. Cf. Skink, v.]
1. The part of the leg from the knee to the foot; the shin; the shin
bone; also, the whole leg.
His youthful hose, well saved, a world too wide For his shrunk
shank.
Shak.
2. Hence, that part of an instrument, tool, or other thing, which
connects the acting part with a handle or other part, by which it is
held or moved. Specifically: (a) That part of a key which is between
the bow and the part which enters the wards of the lock. (b) The middle
part of an anchor, or that part which is between the ring and the arms.
See Illustr. of Anchor. (c) That part of a hoe, rake, knife, or the
like, by which it is secured to a handle. (d) A loop forming an eye to
a button.