Shin: meaning, definitions and examples

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shin

 

[ สƒษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body part

The shin is the front part of the leg, extending from below the knee to the ankle. It is primarily composed of the tibia bone, which is the larger of the two bones in the lower leg. The shin plays a crucial role in walking, running, and jumping, as it bears weight and absorbs impact. Shin injuries are common among athletes and can range from mild soreness to severe fractures.

Synonyms

shinbone, tibia

Examples of usage

  • He felt a sharp pain in his shin after tripping on the sidewalk.
  • She has a scar on her shin from a childhood accident.
  • The shin guards protected him during the soccer match.

Translations

Translations of the word "shin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น canela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tulang kering

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะผั–ะปะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piszczel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tibia

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espinilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaval

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •๊ฐ•์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุณุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ holeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรคtka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ่…ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ goleni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณtleggur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะทะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espinilla

Etymology

The word 'shin' originates from the Old English term 'scinu', which referred to the shin or leg. This term has Germanic roots and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as 'Schienbein' in German and 'skina' in Old Norse. Historically, the shin area has been significant in various cultures, often in relation to sports and physical activities, as it is a crucial part of human mobility. The anatomy of the shin includes muscles, tendons, and bone structures that have been studied extensively in fields like medicine and sports science.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,940, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.