SHINS Synonyms

• one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

• any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree

• (astronomy) the circumferential edge of the apparent disc of the sun or the moon or a planet

• either of the two halves of a bow from handle to tip

• the graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring angles

• any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

• 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

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

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

• 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

• an awkward climb

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• an unceremonious and disorganized struggle

• rushing about hastily in an undignified way

• to move hurriedly

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• bring into random order

• stir vigorously

• make unintelligible

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

• 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

• 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

• the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

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

• 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

• an energetic attempt to achieve something

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

• strenuous effort

• 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