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Meaning of shin
The primary meaning of the word "shin" refers to the front part of the leg below the knee.
Etymology of shin
The word "shin" has its roots in Old English "scin" or "scinu", which referred to the leg or the shinbone
The term is also related to the Old Norse "skinn", meaning "shin" or "leg", and the Middle Low German "schin", meaning "shin" or "bone"
Synonyms
Definitions
- The front part of the leg below the knee, consisting of the tibia and its surrounding tissues
- A blow or kick to this part of the leg
- A long, thin, straight piece of wood or other material, especially one used as a post or support
Usage Examples
- She fell and hurt her shin on the rock
- The soccer player kicked the ball with the side of his shin
- The hiker used a shin guard to protect his leg from scratches