1. plural of chin; the parts of the face below the mouth

1. third person singular present of chin; to pull oneself up on a bar until the chin is above it
Usage: exercise terminology

Examples

• The twins both have dimples in their chins.
• She rested her chin on her hand while thinking.
• The boxer took several hits to his chin.
• He chins himself twenty times every morning.
• The gymnast chins effortlessly on the horizontal bar.
• Both children inherited their father’s strong chin.
• She chins up to the bar with perfect form.