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Definition of shin

as in thigh

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Initial tests showed Allen sustained only a shin bruise, with no tear or broken bone, ESPN reported, citing sources. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Some of it had escaped through a gash in her shin, forming a small gray-pink puddle by her ankle that gave off an astringent smell. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 The excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup has inspired many fans, from former players to beginners, to slide into a pair of shin guards and start playing the beautiful game. — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026 Two wounded bystanders, a 28-year-old man shot in the shin and a 22-year-old woman blasted in the right forearm, are expected to recover. — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shin

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The Proposal actress’s strapless gown featured a corset bodice and a bold thigh-high slit on her right side, which was framed with a giant bow.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Castro allegedly shot Sosa-Celis in the thigh while pursuing another man.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of thigh

Verb

Thanks to camelia, olive, rosehip, and turmeric, this formula improves collagen production, smooths wrinkles, reduces inflammation, speeds up healing, and firms skin.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026
If hunting or skinning animals, use gloves, and cook game meat thoroughly before eating.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of skin

Noun

Then came veteran Rob Jones, who stepped aside last week with a calf injury.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
Some voiced viral theories, like a common social media story stating that a Texas farmer’s calves were stillborn after the development of a nearby data center.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of calf

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From here Cathedral Rock Trail steepens dramatically, shinnying up rock faces, angling from ledge to ledge.

— Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The slippery custom began a half-century ago merely as a means to dissuade drunken daredevils from attempting to shinny up the poles in order to mingle with paying guests.

— DOUG MACCASH | Staff writer, NOLA.com, 25 Jan. 2021

Definition of shinny

Noun

Adobos, whether with three chiles or the lone suave guajillo chile, become life-giving purees for marinated fish, chicken and beef shank.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026
Moving beyond the bit system, the Adapter also includes a snap-in T-shank fitting right inside the notch around the joint.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026

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