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shins

/ʃɪnz/

Meanings
noun
The front part of the leg below the knee; the front edge of the shin bone: Shinbone

Examples :

"The soccer player wore shin guards to protect his shins from getting hurt. "
body anatomy part physiology

Related Words

Illustration fishplate

fishplate noun

/ˈfɪʃpleɪt/

A metal bar that is bolted to the ends of two rails to join them together in a track.

"The track repair crew used a fishplate to securely connect the two sections of railway line. "

Illustration borrowing

borrowing verb

/ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/ /ˈbɔːroʊɪŋ/

To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.

"She is borrowing my pen to fill out the form. "

Illustration alternately

alternately adverb

[ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ] /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət.li/

In reciprocal succession; succeeding by turns; in alternate order.

"The children alternately read sentences from the book, taking turns after each one. "

Illustration alphabets

alphabets noun

/ˈæl.fə.bɛts/

The set of letters used when writing in a language.

"In the first year of school, pupils are taught to recite the alphabet."

Illustration shinbone

shinbone noun

/ˈʃɪnˌboʊn/

The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee

"The soccer player protected his shinbone with a pad during the game. "

Illustration accidentally

accidentally adverb

/ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/

In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.

"He discovered penicillin largely accidentally."

Illustration embracing

embracing verb

/ɪmˈbreɪsɪŋ/ /ɛmˈbreɪsɪŋ/

To seize (something) eagerly or with alacrity; to accept or take up with cordiality; to welcome.

"I wholeheartedly embrace the new legislation."

Illustration alphabet

alphabet noun

/ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

The set of letters used when writing in a language.

"In the first year of school, pupils are taught to recite the alphabet."

Illustration protect

protect verb

/pɹəˈtɛkt/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

Illustration opponent

opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

Illustration temporarily

temporarily adverb

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

Illustration together

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "