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.
Phrases and idioms:
shin-bone TIBIA. shin-pad (or -guard) a protective pad for the shins, worn when playing football etc.
Etymology: OE sinu