1. The front part of your leg below the knee.

   1. I kicked the ball with my shin.
   2. She has a bruise on her shin after falling during the soccer match.

2. A cut of beef from the leg.

   1. We bought a shin of beef for stew.
   2. The butcher recommended shin for its rich flavor in slow-cooked dishes.

1. To climb quickly up a pole or tree using your arms and legs.

   1. He can shin up that pole easily.
   2. The monkey expertly shinned up the tall tree in the jungle exhibit.

2. To hit your shin on something.

   1. I shinned my leg on the chair.
   2. She accidentally shinned herself against the corner of the table in the dark.