First Known Use: before 12th century
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1shin
noun \ˈshin\
Definition of SHIN
: the front part of the vertebrate leg below the knee
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Origin of SHIN
Middle English shine, from Old English scinu; akin to Old High German scina shin, Old English scīa shin, leg
Other Anatomy Terms
2shin
verb
shinnedshin·ning
Definition of SHIN
intransitive verb
1
: shinny
2
: to move forward rapidly on foot
transitive verb
1
: to kick or strike on the shins
2
: to climb by shinnying
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First Known Use of SHIN
1829
3shin
noun \ˈshēn, ˈshin\
Definition of SHIN
: the 22d letter of the Hebrew alphabet — see alphabet table
Origin of SHIN
Hebrew shīn
First Known Use: circa 1823
Shin
noun \ˈshin, ˈshēn\
Definition of SHIN
: a major Japanese Buddhist sect that emphasizes salvation by faith in exclusive worship of Amida Buddha
Origin of SHIN
Japanese, literally, truth
First Known Use: 1877
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SHIN Defined for Kids
1shin
noun \ˈshin\
Definition of SHIN for Kids
: the front part of the leg below the knee
2shin
verb
shinnedshin·ning
Definition of SHIN for Kids
: shinny
Medical Dictionary
shin
noun \ˈshin\
Medical Definition of SHIN
: the front part of the leg below the knee
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