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Meaning of sheepshank | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈʃiːpʃæŋk

Definitions

A type of knot which is useful for shortening a rope or taking up slack without cutting it.

Equivalents

Français nœud de jambe de chien
Nederlands trompetsteek
Русский узел камикадзе
Svenska trumpetstek

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

sheepshead sheepshearer sheepshearing sheepshit Sheepskin sheepskin effect

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