noun Download 🔗Share The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee, the shinbone Examples : "The soccer player protected his tibias with shin guards during the game. " anatomy body physiology medicine organ part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The second segment from the end of an insect's leg, between the femur and tarsus. Examples : "The grasshopper's tibias were covered in tiny spines, helping it grip the grass. " anatomy insect animal biology science organism body part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The third segment from the end of an arachnid's leg, between the patella and metatarsus. Examples : "The scientist carefully examined the spider's leg, noting the length and thickness of its tibias in comparison to its other leg segments. " anatomy animal biology insect part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A musical instrument of the flute kind, originally made of the leg bone of an animal. Examples : "The ancient musician carefully polished the two tibias, preparing them for the evening's performance. " music utensil archaeology culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading