Shin

usgb/ʃɪn/
noun

The front part of your leg that's below the knee and above the ankle.

He slid down the tree and scraped his shin.
Visual representation of "shin" - The front part of your leg that's below the knee and above the ankle.

Often appears as...

  • bruised shin
  • shin guard
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Visual representation of "shin"
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Injury Context

Used to talk about injuries related to sports or accidents involving the front lower leg.

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After the soccer game, my shin was swollen because the ball hit it hard.
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Protective Gear

Associated with protective sports equipment, especially in soccer and other contact sports.

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Always wear shin guards during practice to prevent injury.
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Common Collocations

Often used with adjectives 'bruised', 'scraped', 'sore' to describe the condition of the shin after an impact.

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She showed her bruised shin to the nurse.
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