shin

Example Sentences

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Elvis put a shin pad under his pants leg, and I took a couple of practice shots—until he was sure I wouldn’t miss and injure him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

In slalom, racers typically knock down gates with their arms or shins, which are protected by plastic shin guards.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

Researchers sampled a tibia, or shin bone, which is not commonly used for ancient DNA studies.

From Science Daily • Jan. 26, 2026

Jones contact with the shin of Yves Bissouma and pushed through into the leg as he slid forward to try to play the ball.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

After he had lashed the scabbard onto her shin, she fitted her boot over it.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo