Word Meaning

shins definition and meaning

n. The front part of the leg below the knee; the front edge of the shin bone; the lower part of the leg; the shank.
n. A fish plate for rails.
v. i. 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; -- used with up; as, to shin up a mast.
v. i. To run about borrowing money hastily and temporarily, as for the payment of one's notes at the bank.
v. t. To climb (a pole, etc.) by shinning up.

Crossword clues for shins

- Be quiet in front of calf
- Cut of beef
- Front of calf
- Front of the lower leg
- Leg part
- Part of the leg
- Part of the lower leg
- Tibia
- Leg bones