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A shiv, also chiv, schiv, shivvie, or shank, [1] [2] is a handcrafted bladed weapon resembling a knife that is commonly associated with prison inmates. Since weapons are highly prohibited in the prison environment, the intended mode of concealment is central to a shiv's construction.
Shank (footwear), part of a shoe or boot; Shank (sewing), a spacing device; Shank (weapon), a makeshift knife or stabbing weapon; Lead shank, a type of lead used for horses; Tang (tools), the back portion of the blade component of a tool; Drill bit shank, the non-cutting end of a drill bit; Sheepshank, a knot used to shorten a rope
A term meaning solitary confinement (from the official term "administrative segregation") Shank/Shiv An improvised stabbing weapon Shot out An inmate recovering from opiate withdrawal Slop An institutionally prepared entrée consisting of bland or poorly prepared vegetables Spread
Shank: When a player unintentionally passes a ball in a wild manner, rendering it unplayable to their teammates Shot : An offensive play in which a set ball, rather than being spiked hard, is directed to an open area of the court
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Words with specific British English meanings that have different meanings in American and/or additional meanings common to both languages (e.g. pants, cot) are to be found at List of words having different meanings in American and British English. When such words are herein used or referenced, they are marked with the flag [DM] (different meaning).
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Shank: to badly mess up a kick, often a set shot on goal; so called as the ball may come off the lower leg or shank rather than cleanly off the foot. Shark: obtaining possession of the ball, often in a difficult position, particularly from the hitout of the opposing ruck. [35] Shepherd: a block placed on an opposing player. This can be to stop ...