Meaning & Definition of word "Shin"

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!