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Definition of shin

as in thigh

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Shin guards Before the game begins, the referee will make sure every child is wearing a pair of shin guards for protection. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 The play came midway into the second quarter, with third-string quarterback Garrett Nussmeier leading the offense and Allen getting some extra work after missing last week with a shin bruise. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026 Sit in the seat with your back flat against the padding, and your shins pressed against the shin pad. — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for shin

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Vancouver was without midfielder Thomas Müller due to a thigh injury suffered in a 3-0 victory over the LA Galaxy on Wednesday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
In a loss on Wednesday, the usually upbeat Mauricio Dubón snapped his bat over his thigh after lining out for the last out.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 11 Sep. 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

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Rookie second-round cornerback D’Angelo Ponds (calf) is doubtful for Sunday’s game at Tennessee.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
Hubbard, who is slated as the Panthers’ 2026 starting running back, dealt with a lingering calf strain from a Week 4 matchup against the Patriots last September.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 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

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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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