shins

Meanings

• noun

  The front part of the lower leg between the knee and the ankle.

  - "After the marathon, her shins were sore."
  - "The pain in his shins made it difficult for him to walk."

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Synonyms

tibia , shinny

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Variants

List of all variants of shins that leads to same result
shin , shins , shinned , shinning

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Etymology

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Old English scin; related to skene (shin) and scinan (to shine)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'shin' is also used to refer to the front part of an animal's leg.

2. In the Middle Ages, knights would oil their shins to make it difficult for opponents to grab and throw them off their horses.

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Related Concepts

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1. shin splints: A common injury among athletes, characterized by pain and inflammation along the inner part of the shin bone.

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Culture

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In some cultures, the shins are believed to be a vulnerable area for attack in combat or sports, leading to various protective measures such as shin guards.

How to Memorize "shins"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person's lower leg, focusing on the area between the knee and ankle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shins' with the front part of your lower legs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the sentence 'Shins are the front part of the leg between the knee and ankle.'

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