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71+ Words that rhyme with shank

Shank is a 1-syllable word with 71 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bank, blank, clank. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of shank

noun
  1. a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg
  2. the part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
  3. cylinder forming a long narrow part of something

1 syllable

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "shank" in lyrics

See how shank is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Just roll in the S.T.S. Cadillac, we shank"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Molly-Q — Godfathers
  • "As I proceed to give you what you need you shank"
    The 49ers f/ Harun Karim — Why I Don't Know
  • "Always suffer with shank"
    9th Prince f/ Islord, P.R. Terrorist — Slang Killaz

What do these rhymes mean?

bank
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water); "they pulled the canoe up on the bank
blank
(of a surface) not written or printed on; "blank pages"; "fill in the blank spaces"; "a clean page
clank
a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells" make a clank
crank
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail a bad-tempered person a whimsically eccentric person an
tank
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads a large (usually metallic) vessel

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "shank" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bank, blank, clank create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with shank?
Words that rhyme with shank include: bank, blank, clank, crank, tank, dank, plank, flank, franc, frank, and 61 more.
How many syllables does shank have?
Shank has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with shank?
There are 71 words that rhyme with shank: 71 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for shank in a song?
The strongest rhymes for shank in songwriting are bank, blank, clank. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with shank?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with shank include bank, blank, clank, crank, tank. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bank, blank; 1-syllable: embank, burbank; 2-syllable: antitank, riverbank. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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