sore shin

American  

noun

Plant Pathology.

1. a disease of plant seedlings, characterized by stem cankers that girdle the stem near the soil line, caused by any of several fungi, especially Rhizoctonia solani.

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Etymology

Origin of sore shin

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

The only regular sidelined Friday was Turner, who has been nursing a sore shin since fouling a ball off it 10 days ago and aggravating it while sliding.

From Los Angeles Times

Orioles: OF Cedric Mullins was held out of the lineup with a sore shin after fouling a ball off his leg a night earlier.

From Seattle Times

But a foul ball off that sore shin area a few weeks ago in Texas aggravated the issue to the point where he could no longer play through it.

From Seattle Times

There were more than a few Mariners players frustrated with his decision to not play in a pivotal series in Oakland because of a sore shin.

From Seattle Times

Rays: 3B Evan Longoria sat out with a sore shin after fouling a ball off his leg Thursday in Clearwater vs.

From Washington Times