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chins

/tʃɪnz/

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noun

The bottom of a face, (specifically) the typically jutting jawline below the mouth.

Examples :

"The toddler had chocolate smeared all over her face, especially on her chins. "

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noun

Examples :

"The cafe was full of chins about the upcoming election. "

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noun

A lie, a falsehood.

Examples :

""Don't believe everything he says; it's often just a string of chins." "

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noun

The ability to withstand being punched in the chin without being knocked out.

Examples :

""Boxers train to develop their chins so they can stay in the fight even after taking hard punches." "

body sport physiology ability

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noun

The lower part of the front of an aircraft, below the nose.

Examples :

"The mechanic checked the landing gear attachment points on the airplane's chins for any signs of stress. "

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The bottom part of a mobile phone, below the screen.

Examples :

"The phone's chins were quite large, making it difficult to hold comfortably with one hand. "

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verb

Examples :

"The friends chinned late into the night, sharing stories and laughing. "

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To talk to or with (someone).

Examples :

"I often chins with my neighbor about the weather. "

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To perform a chin-up (exercise in which one lifts one's own weight while hanging from a bar).

Examples :

"The coach told the team to chins ten times before practice. "

body sport action physiology

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To punch or hit (someone)'s chin (part of the body).

Examples :

"The bully chined the boy during recess. "

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To put or hold (a musical instrument) up to one's chin.

Examples :

"The violinist chins her instrument and begins to play a beautiful melody. "

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verb

To turn on or operate (a device) using one's chin; to select (a particular setting) using one's chin.

Examples :

"Because her hands were full of groceries, she chinned the button to open the automatic door. "

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verb

To put one's chin on (something).

Examples :

"The tired student chins his hand during the long lecture. "

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To indicate or point toward (someone or something) with one's chin.

Examples :

"The teacher chinned toward the empty desk and asked, "Where's Sarah today?" "

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noun

Examples :

"The zookeeper carefully fed the chins. "