Shin up

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Physical Action

Shin up is a physical action requiring both strength and agility to perform.

The firefighter had to quickly shin up the ladder during the drill.

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Informal Usage

The phrase is informal and more common in spoken English or casual settings.

When we were kids, we'd often shin up trees in the backyard.

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Hand-and-Foot Climb

'Shin up' implies using both hands and feet to grip and climb, unlike walking or jumping.

The thief shinned up the drainpipe to get onto the roof.