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Rareshinned
The correct spelling is shinned.
How to pronounce shinned
verb
Say it like: Shi-nne-d
The correct spelling is shinned. (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. For example: "to shin up a mast"
Usage Examples
“to shin up a mast”
Definition
verb
- 1.(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.
- 2.To strike with the shin.
- 3.To run about borrowing money hastily and temporarily, as when trying to make a payment.
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