Shank (sewing)
Device for keeping space between a button and a garment / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A shank is a device for providing a small amount of space in between a garment and a button. Shanks are necessary to provide space for fabric to sit in between the button and the garment when the garment is buttoned. Shanks also allow a garment to drape nicely.