shin
Translation
shin
Examples
He kicked me in the shin.
He kicked me in the shin.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) shin I bruised my shin playing soccer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lower leg, tibia
Etymology
From Old English 'scinu'.
Memory Tips
Think of kicking a ball and hitting your 'shin'. It's a short, sharp word for a part of the leg that often gets hurt.