[ʃɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the front of the leg below the knee


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English scinu, probably from a Germanic base meaning ‘narrow or thin piece’; related to German Schiene ‘thin plate’ and Dutch scheen. The verb was originally in nautical use (early 19th century)

[ʃɪn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- climb quickly up or down by gripping with one's arms and legs
(e.g: he shinned up a tree)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English scinu, probably from a Germanic base meaning ‘narrow or thin piece’; related to German Schiene ‘thin plate’ and Dutch scheen. The verb was originally in nautical use (early 19th century)