Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shin

noun
/ʃɪn/
Definition
The front part of the leg below the knee.
Examples
  • He kicked the ball with his shin.
  • She felt a sharp pain in her shin after running.
  • The shin is often bruised in contact sports.
Meaning
The area of the leg between the knee and the ankle.
Synonyms
  • Shinbone
  • Tibia