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shin

[shin] / ʃɪn /
NOUN
leg part
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Chole Baugh and her boyfriend, Joe Ford, are working on the left shin of the Giant.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

During these sessions, participants walked on a treadmill while wearing a device on the shin that provided vibration feedback.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

My role was to kick Elvis in the shin so a girl he liked would take pity on him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Elsewhere, Arsenal winger Beth Mead fractured her shin so is out but Chloe Kelly made her return at the end of January and is available for selection.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

“It’s got your shorts and T-shirt in it, shin guards, and Mom ordered you brand new cleats with Velcro.”

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling




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