shin
Translation
shin, front of the lower leg
Examples
He kicked me hard in the shin.
He kicked me hard in the shin.
She scraped her shin on the rock.
She scraped her shin on the rock.
Grammar Patterns
in the shin on the front part of the leg below the knee He kicked me in the shin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lower leg, tibia
Etymology
From Old English 'scinu'.
Memory Tips
Remember the pain when you hit your shin on something. It's a sharp, memorable feeling.