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Noun:
- A protruding part of an object, by which it is or can be attached.
- A straight, narrow part of an object; shaft; stem.
- Meat from that part of an animal.
- slang An improvised stabbing weapon.
- sports A poorly played golf shot in which the ball is struck by the part of the club head that connects to the shaft. See thin,fat,toe.
- The center part of a fishhook between the eye and the hook, the 'hook' being the curved part that bends toward the point.
- The handle of a pair of shears, connecting the ride to the neck.
- The lower part of the leg; shin.
- The metal part on a curb bit that falls below the mouthpiece of the bit, which length controls the severity of the leverage action of the bit, and to which the reins of the bridle are attached.
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Verb:
- archaic Travel on foot.
- slang stab, especially with an improvised blade.
- in|_|sport|chiefly|golf|and|football Hit or kick the ball in an unintended direction.
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