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shinning

The correct spelling is shinning.

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verb

Say it like: Shi-nni-ng

The correct spelling is shinning. (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. 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. 2.To strike with the shin.
  3. 3.To run about borrowing money hastily and temporarily, as when trying to make a payment.

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