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1) (noun) An object that, while not necessarily originally intended as a weapon (and otherwise bears no resemblance), is used as one. A steak knife, for instance, would not be a shank (and is, as well, a poor ad hoc choice for a weapon), but a screwdriver, heavy duty flashlight, or socket wrench would be. Origin unknown, but I think it has something to do with home made knives. See also shiv. 2) (verb) To use a shank. (Shanked, past tense)
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