-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Examples of shinbone in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The muscle that performs this motion is the tibialis anterior, located along the front of the shinbone.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
According to the Mayo Clinic, an ACL injury is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament, which connects the thigh bone to the shinbone.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 22 July 2024
Diners pass around sturdy shanks, each held aloft by the shinbone, using a sharp knife to slice off bits of the dark meat, which is patterned with mold and smells of blue cheese.
—Tim Ecott, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2023
The tibia, sometimes called the shinbone, is the frontal of the two bones in the lower leg.
—Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 7 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for shinbone
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of shinbone was
before the 12th century
Dictionary Entries Near shinbone
Cite this Entry
“Shinbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shinbone. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
shinbone
noun
shin·bone
ˈshin-ˈbōn
-ˌbōn
Medical Definition
shinbone
noun
shin·bone
ˈshin-ˈbōn, -ˌbōn
: tibia
More from Merriam-Webster on shinbone
Britannica English: Translation of shinbone for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about shinbone
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share