Shin ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Shin ( noun )

1. The front part of the lower leg, between the knee and the ankle.
2. A cut of beef from the lower part of a cow's leg.

Origin:

Old english scinu, of germanic origin; related to dutch schin and german schienbein.

Examples:

1. He hit me on the shin with a stick.
2. She was wearing shin guards for her soccer game.
3. The shin is a common place to get hit by a ball.
4. The shin of beef is a flavorful cut that is best cooked slowly.
5. The recipe calls for a pound of beef shin.

(As a verb)

Shin ( verb )

1. The front part of the lower leg, between the knee and the ankle.
2. A cut of beef from the lower part of a cow's leg.

Origin:

Old english scinu, of germanic origin; related to dutch schin and german schienbein.

Examples:

1. He hit me on the shin with a stick.
2. She was wearing shin guards for her soccer game.
3. The shin is a common place to get hit by a ball.
4. The shin of beef is a flavorful cut that is best cooked slowly.
5. The recipe calls for a pound of beef shin.