shin
noun
the front part of the leg from the knee to the ankle.
shins
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present tense formof shin (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Parton, never dropping her megawatt smile, replied, “If you had’ve, it would have been something very natural. But I would have probably kicked your shins or something.”
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
In slalom, racers typically knock down gates with their arms or shins, which are protected by plastic shin guards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander was sidelined by a sprained ankle while Holmgren was nursing sore shins, both joining Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams on OKC's injured list.
From Barron's ● Jan. 10, 2026
But he proves a skilled physical comic, tussling with his boots or recoiling from a kick in the shins from Lucky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2025
A heavy fine was now imposed on anyone who wore khaki trousers and shins of the same color.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
