\ ˈshin 
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\Definition of shin
(Entry 1 of 4)
: the front part of the vertebrate leg below the knee
shin
verbshinned; shinning
Definition of shin (Entry 2 of 4)
shin
noun (2)\ ˈshēn , ˈshin \
, ˈshin \Definition of shin (Entry 3 of 4)
: the 22nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet — see Alphabet Table
Shin
noun (3)\ ˈshin , ˈshēn \
, ˈshēn \Definition of Shin (Entry 4 of 4)
: a major Japanese Buddhist sect that emphasizes salvation by faith in exclusive worship of Amida Buddha
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shin
noun\ ˈshin \
\Kids Definition of shin
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the front part of the leg below the knee
shin
verbshinned; shinning
Kids Definition of shin (Entry 2 of 2)
: shinny
shin
noun\ ˈshin \
\Medical Definition of shin
: the front part of the leg below the knee
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The first known use of shin was before the 12th century
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