shank
n//ʃæŋk//skänkel, syl, vässat skaft
Meat from that part of an animal.
A straight, narrow part of an object, such as a key or an anchor; shaft; stem.
The metal part on a curb bit that falls below the mouthpiece, which length controls the severity of the leverage action of the bit, and to which the reins of the bridle are attached.
(slang) An improvised stabbing weapon, originally in prison, possibly from the strips of metal in shoes.