Meaning of the word shin in English

What does shin mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shin

US /ʃɪn/

UK /ʃɪn/

the front part of the leg below the knee and above the ankle

Example:

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He kicked the ball with his shin.

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She bruised her shin when she fell.

Synonym:

tibia shank

to climb a mast, tree, or rope by gripping with the hands and legs

Example:

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He had to shin up the tree to rescue the cat.

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The sailor quickly shinned up the mast.

Synonym:

climb scramble ascend

Related Word:

shin bone shin guard