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shinned

/ʃɪnd/

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verb

Subir por un mástil, árbol, cuerda, etc., abrazándolo alternativamente con los brazos y las piernas

(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"

Subir por un mástil.

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verb

Golpear con la espinilla

To strike with the shin.

Examples :

"The angry soccer player shinned his opponent during the game, resulting in a penalty. "

El jugador de fútbol enfadado golpeó a su oponente con la espinilla durante el partido, lo que resultó en un penalti.

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verb

Pedir dinero prestado apresuradamente y temporalmente, como al intentar hacer un pago

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. "

Al darse cuenta de que le faltaba dinero para el alquiler, Mark se apresuró por la oficina, pidiendo prestadas pequeñas cantidades a sus colegas hasta que tuvo suficiente para cubrir el pago.

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