shins

[ʃɪnz]

shins Definition

• 1. the front part of the leg below the knee and above the ankle
• 2. the part of a surface that is nearest to the shin; the front of a person's lower leg

Using shins: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shins" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He kicked the ball with his shins.

• Example

  She got a bruise on her shins from running into the coffee table.

shins Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shins

• tibia
• shank
• lower leg

Phrases with shins

• kick someone in the shins

  to kick someone hard in the front part of their leg below the knee

  Example

  He threatened to kick me in the shins if I didn't give him my lunch money.

• shin splints

  painful inflammation of the muscles around the shin bone, typically caused by strenuous exercise

  Example

  She had to stop running because she developed shin splints.

• shin guard

  a protective pad worn to cover the front of the leg below the knee, used in various sports

  Example

  He wore shin guards while playing soccer to protect his shins from getting hit by the ball.

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Summary: shins in Brief

'Shins' [ʃɪnz] refer to the front part of the leg below the knee and above the ankle. It can also mean the front part of a surface. Examples include 'He kicked the ball with his shins' and 'She got a bruise on her shins from running into the coffee table.' Phrases include 'kick someone in the shins,' 'shin splints,' and 'shin guard.'