multishank

Multishank is a term used in several technical domains to describe an object that comprises more than one shank or pronged element. The word combines multi- with shank, where shank denotes a long slender portion that connects a working end to a handle or mounting point in many tools and devices.

In agriculture and earthmoving equipment, a multishank implement refers to a plow, harrow, or cultivator that has multiple shanks mounted in a row. The multiple shanks enable broader soil penetration and fragmentation, allowing simultaneous disturbance of the soil over a wide area.

In machining and tooling, a multishank configuration describes tools or fixtures that present several shanks for holding or guiding working elements. Such designs can improve productivity, alignment, or stability when processing multiple features or tasks in sequence or in parallel.

In jewelry, the term is sometimes used to describe rings composed of two or more parallel shanks forming the band. A multishank ring may feature two or more bands joined at the crown and separated around the finger, creating a distinctive stacking or layered appearance.

Usage and interpretation vary by industry, and multishank does not have a single universal definition. The term is generally descriptive rather than a formal technical standard, and its exact meaning is often clarified by context, product specifications, or design documentation.