shin

Definition

  • n. the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
  • n. a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg
  • n. the 22nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet

Word forms

Present participle
shinning
Past tense
shinned
Third person singular
shins
Past participle
shinned

Example sentences

  1. n.

    He injured his shin while playing soccer.

  2. v.

    They decided to shin up the tree to get a better view.