the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
Used in a Sentence
shin
How to use shin in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for shin.
Editorial note
So I end up with shin splits after the first run.
Examples4
Definitions5
Parts of speech2
Quick take
the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of shin gathered in one view.
a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg
the 22nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for shin.
noun
the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
noun
a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg
noun
the 22nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
noun
the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
verb
climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
See also: clamber, scramble, shinny, skin, struggle, sputter
Example sentences
So I end up with shin splits after the first run.
If there wasn't a short dividing wall between us, I could kick one of our sales directors in the shin.
Are you saying because you, shin_lao, doesn't prefer cash, that it's ok for the government to go around seizing cash from people who do prefer it?
We knocked the boat over on it's side, the guy driving fell below and cut open his shin and was bleeding everywhere trying to get back up, the boat had no driver, and the 2nd guy on the boat froze like a deer in the headlights.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use shin in a sentence?
So I end up with shin splits after the first run.
What does shin mean?
the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
What part of speech is shin?
shin is commonly used as noun, verb.