verb Download 🔗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. Examples : "to shin up a mast" body action sport nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To strike with the shin. Examples : "The angry soccer player shinned his opponent during the game, resulting in a penalty. " body action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To run about borrowing money hastily and temporarily, as when trying to make a payment. Examples : "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. " business finance economy job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading