shin

Meanings

• noun

  A bone in the front part of the lower leg in humans and primates.

  - "The shin bone is a large bone in the leg."
  - "I tripped and hit my shin on a rock."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʃɪn/
   
   
   
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2. /ʃɪn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

tibia , shinny

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Variants

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shin , shins , shinned , shinning , Shin , shin splints , sharp-shin , sharp-shinned hawk , sharp-shinned hawks

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Etymology

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Old English scin, from Proto-Germanic *skinn-, related to skin.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'shin' is also used in martial arts to refer to the front part of the leg.

2. The word 'shin' is derived from the Old English word 'scin', which means 'skin'.

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Related Concepts

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1. tibia: The shin bone is also known as the tibia in anatomical terms.

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Culture

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In Japanese culture, 'shin' refers to the spirit or soul. It is also a common surname in Japan.

How to Memorize "shin"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shin bone as a large, curved bone in the lower leg.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shin' with the lower leg and the bone that runs down the front part of it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'shin' is a large bone in the leg, like a 'shin' of beef.

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