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SHIN Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word shin. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word shin. (close relations)
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shinny
verbv
noun

• a simple version of hockey played by children on the streets (or on ice or on a field) using a ball or can as the puck

verb

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

tibia
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle

shin bone
nounn
noun

• a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg

• the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle

clamber
verbv
noun

• an awkward climb

verb

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

scramble
verbv
noun

• an unceremonious and disorganized struggle

• rushing about hastily in an undignified way

verb

• to move hurriedly

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• bring into random order

• stir vigorously

• make unintelligible

shinbone
nounn
noun

• the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle

skin
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

• an outer surface (usually thin)

• body covering of a living animal

• a person's skin regarded as their life

• a member of any of several British or American groups consisting predominantly of young people who shave their heads; some engage in white supremacist and anti-immigrant activities and this leads to the perception that all skinheads are racist and violent

• a person whose head is bald or shaved

• the rind of a fruit or vegetable

• a bag serving as a container for liquids; it is made from the hide of an animal

verb

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of

• remove the bark of a tree

• remove the skin from

sputter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

• an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage)

verb

• make an explosive sound

• cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage

• spit up in an explosive manner

struggle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an energetic attempt to achieve something

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

• strenuous effort

verb

• make a strenuous or labored effort

• to exert strenuous effort against opposition

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

Best Hypernyms For SHIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shin, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
appendage climb cut extremity leg letter limb
Phrases (5)
body partalphabetic charactercut of meatleg boneletter of the alphabet

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