Shin down

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verb

To climb down something, like a tree or pole, quickly and skillfully using your hands and feet.

He shinned down the tree to escape from the angry bees.
Visual representation of "shin down" - To climb down something, like a tree or pole, quickly and skillfully using your hands and feet.

Often appears as...

  • shin down the tree
  • shin down the pole
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Physical Action

Used for a rapid, controlled movement down a surface using limbs for support.

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Firefighters often shin down poles to respond quickly.
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Informal Contexts

Often used in casual or informal contexts, not in formal writing or speeches.

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When the game ended, kids shinned down from the bleachers excitedly.
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Urgency or Escape

Implies quick descent, often for urgent reasons such as escape or haste.

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She shinned down the ladder as the alarm started blaring.
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