noun
- the front parts of the legs between the knees and ankles
Usage: plural of shin
verb
- climbs by gripping with the arms and legs
Usage: third person singular present of shin
Examples
- He kicked the ball and hurt his shins.
- Soccer players often wear guards to protect their shins.
- She scraped her shins on the rough concrete.
- The hiker shins up the tree to get a better view.
- My shins are sore from running on the hard pavement.
- He shins up the pole with surprising agility.