Associations to the word «Shinbone»

Wiktionary

SHINBONE, noun. (anatomy) The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee
SHINBONE, noun. (zoology) A segment of an insect's leg.

Dictionary definition

SHINBONE, noun. The inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle.

Wise words

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