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
Each participant must wear trousers, with straw available for them to create a layer of padding on their shins.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
In the remote Ocotillo washes, where the scrubs claw at people’s shins, he recently found what he believes to be the remains of a human finger.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 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
Like warm liquid, it submerged his shins, knees, and waist.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
