Meaning & Definition of word "Shin"

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    Shin

    /ʃɪn/

    noun:

    • 1. The front part of the leg below the knee.
      • Example: He felt a sharp pain in his shin after he tripped on the sidewalk.
    • 2. The corresponding part of the leg of an animal; specifically, the lower leg.
      • Example: The butcher prepared the shin of beef for the stew.

    verb:

    • 1. To strike one's shin, typically against a hard object.
      • Example: I shinned the table leg when I walked by too closely.

    Etymology

    Old English 'scinna', related to Old High German 'scinna' meaning 'shin'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shin splints:

    A condition causing pain along the shin bone, often related to exercise.

    shin up:

    To climb quickly, usually by using one's legs and arms.

    Related Words

    knee:

    The joint between the thigh and the lower leg.

    ankle:

    The joint between the foot and the leg.

    Slang Meanings of shin

    Meaning: A term for leg in some informal contexts.

    Example Sentence: After the hike, my shins were sore.

    Meaning: Referring to someone who is tall and thin.

    Example Sentence: Look at him, he's got shins for days!