Chin
(noun)
- The lower part of a person's face below the mouth, including the prominence of the lower jaw.
- A projecting part on the front of a piece of clothing, especially the collar of a jacket or coat.
Origin:
Old english cin, of germanic origin; related to dutch kin and german kinn.
Examples:
- She tilted her chin up to look at him.
- He rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
- The jacket has a fur-lined chin guard to keep out the cold.
- She looked at herself in the mirror and adjusted her chin strap on her helmet.
- The man with the bushy chin beard was speaking to the group.