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

After the soccer game, my shin was swollen because the ball hit it hard.
Protective Gear
Associated with protective sports equipment, especially in soccer and other contact sports.

Always wear shin guards during practice to prevent injury.
Common Collocations
Often used with adjectives 'bruised', 'scraped', 'sore' to describe the condition of the shin after an impact.

She showed her bruised shin to the nurse.
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