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SHINS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Shins.

Shins - as a noun

The front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle

A cut of meat from the lower part of the leg

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shin bone

The 22nd letter of the hebrew alphabet

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shin boneshinbonetibia

Shins - as a verb

Climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clamberscrambleshinnyskinsputterstruggle

Example Sentences

"He kicked the ball and hurt his shins."
"She wore shin guards to protect her shins during the soccer game."
"He had bruises on his shins after falling off his bike."
"She felt a sharp pain in her shins while jogging."
"The soccer player received a yellow card for intentionally hitting his opponent's shins."
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Word Game Points

Is SHINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shins is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SHINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shins is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is SHINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shins is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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