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The past tense form of 'shin' is shinned. Example: He shinned up the tree to get a better view. (He shinned up the tree to get a better view.)
Definition of “shin”
- to climb quickly and energetically up or down something
- to kick someone hard in the shins
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | shinned |
| Past Continuous | shinning |
| Past Perfect | shinned |
Example
He shinned up the pole to fix the power lines.
Example
She shinned down the drainpipe to escape from the building.
Example
At that time, he was shinning up the tree to retrieve his kite.
Example
I wasn't shinning down the rope fast enough.
Example
By the time they arrived, he had shinned up the flagpole.
Example
She had shinned down the ladder before anyone noticed.
