chin

Meanings

• noun

  The lower part of the face between the jaw and the neck.

  - "He touched his chin thoughtfully."
  - "The boxer received a strong blow to his chin."

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Pronunciation

1. /tʃɪn/
   
   
   
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2. /tʃɪn/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

glass jaw

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Synonyms

mentum , gab

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chin
din , gin , win

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Variants

List of all variants of chin that leads to same result
chin , chinless , chins , chinned , chinning , chin music , chin musics , chin-up , chin-ups , chin-wag , chin-wags , chin-wagged , chin-wagging , Chin Hills , double chin , double chins , double-chinned , take it on the chin , taken it on the chin , takes it on the chin , taking it on the chin , took it on the chin , keep her chin up , keep his chin up , keep one's chin up , keep their chin up

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Etymology

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Old English cynne, from kin, family; akin to kin.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'double chin' is used to describe excess fat under the chin.

2. The longest chin in the world, measuring 10 cm (3.9 inches), belongs to a man from India.

3. The chin is the only bone in the human body that is not attached to any other bone by a joint.

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Related Concepts

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1. Jaw: The chin is the lower part of the jaw.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the chin has been considered a symbol of strength and power. In Chinese culture, the 'Chin' or 'Jaw Bone' is a term used in martial arts to refer to the lower part of the face and the jaw, which is a crucial target for strikes.

How to Memorize "chin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a triangle formed by the bottom of the nose, the corners of the mouth, and the point of the chin. This will help you visualize the location of the chin on the face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chin' with the idea of strength and power, as it is often used in that context.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C is for Chin' to help remember the word.

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