shankpiece

shank·piece

S0317200 (shăngk′pēs′)n. An arch support inserted into the shank of a shoe.

shankpiece

(ˈʃæŋkˌpiːs) nthe inner sole or arch support in the shank of a shoe

shank•piece

(ˈʃæŋkˌpis)

n. a piece of metal or fiber for giving form to the shank of a shoe. Also called shank. [1880–85]