n. & v.
n. 1 the front of the leg below the knee. 2 a cut of beef from the lower foreleg.
v.tr. & (usu. foll. by up, down) intr. (shinned, shinning) climb quickly by clinging with the arms and legs. shin-bone = TIBIA. shin-pad (or -guard) a protective pad for the shins, worn when playing football etc.
[ OE sinu ]