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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“If you would have,” Dolly replied, “it would have been something very natural, but I would have probably kicked you in the shins or something.”
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
The first time I saw the U.S. and Canadian women play each other live, it felt as if someone had taken a standard hockey game, given it six espressos, and kicked it in the shins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
There was also the afternoon I took a shortcut through some trees and got stuck in snow up to my shins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 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
The landing vibrated into my shins and set my kneecaps loose like baby teeth.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
