Shins Meaning in English
word · lemma: shin
ˈʃɪn
SHINZ
ʃˈɪnz
SHINZ
Definition
The front part of the lower legs, between the knees and the ankles. Each leg has one shin.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in the plural ('shins'), especially talking about injuries or pain ('bruised shins'). Common in sports contexts. Don't confuse with 'chin' (part of the face).
Spanish: espinillas (pierna)Portuguese (BR): canela (da perna)Portuguese (PT): canela (da perna)Chinese (Simplified): 小腿前部Chinese (Traditional): 小腿前部Hindi: पिंडली के आगे का हिस्साArabic: ساق الساق (مقدمة)Bengali: পাছুর হাড় - শিনRussian: голениJapanese: すねVietnamese: ống chânKorean: 정강이Turkish: inciklerUrdu: پنڈلیاںIndonesian: tulang kering
Example Sentences
My shins hurt after running.
basic
He got bruises on his shins.
basic
Cover your shins to protect them during soccer.
basic
I bumped my shins on the coffee table again.
natural
Those old bikes always scrape up my shins.
natural
She wore shin guards to keep her shins safe.
natural