verb🔗Share(as "shin up") To climb a mast, tree, rope, or the like, by embracing it alternately with the arms and legs, without help of steps, spurs, or the like."to shin up a mast"bodyactionsportnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo strike with the shin."The angry soccer player shinned his opponent during the game, resulting in a penalty. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo run about borrowing money hastily and temporarily, as when trying to make a payment."Realizing he was short on rent, Mark shinned around the office, borrowing small amounts from his colleagues until he had enough to cover the payment. "businessfinanceeconomyjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading