What does SHINS mean?

Shins Parts of Speech

Shins is a noun and can also be used as a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, shins refer to the front part of the leg between the knee and the ankle. As a verb, shins means to climb up or down by gripping with ones shins or to kick (someone) in the shins.

Pronunciations

US: /ʃɪnz/

UK: /ʃɪnz/

Origin and Usage

The word shins originated from the Old English word "sceon" which means "shinbone". It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used in everyday language to refer to the front part of the leg, and in sports such as soccer, where players often kick each other in the shins accidentally or intentionally.

Synonyms

There are no synonyms for shins as a noun. As a verb, synonyms include "kick" and "strike".

Related Words

shiny, shirt, short, shorn, shown

Example Sentences

As a noun:

1. She kicked the ball with her shins.
2. He fell and scraped his shins on the pavement.

As a verb:

1. He shinned up the tree to get a better view.
2. She shinned down the drainpipe to escape.
3. He shinned the opponent in the heat of the game.