it's usually that of a pig or cow
shank hobble
a lead rope
The shank of a ring is the part that encircles your finger, the "band"
Are you sure you do mean shank's mare which is a term for going on foot ? It is a kind of joke to say something like "we rode shank's mare" meaning we had to walk.
The shank refers to the lower part of the leg in animals or meat cuts, typically below the knee joint and above the hoof. In humans, the term "shank" is sometimes used to describe the lower part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.
It is the stem or the long narrow part
The shank
That is the part of a bit or blade that fits into the receptacle on the tool
leg
The shank is the lower part of the leg between the knee and the ankle in humans and certain animals like cows and sheep. It typically consists of bone, muscle, and connective tissues. In culinary terms, shank refers to a cut of meat from this part of the animal, which is often tough but becomes tender when cooked slowly.
Shanks are another term for the chickens legs (the visible part, that has scales on it).
The beef shank is the shank (or leg) portion of a steer or heifer