Definition of shin

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Shin (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..

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Sparkle :: Sparkle (n.) To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles; to shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle; as, the blazing wood sparkles; the stars sparkle..
Extenuation :: Extenuation (n.) The act of axtenuating or the state of being extenuated; the act of making thin, slender, or lean, or of palliating; diminishing, or lessening; palliation, as of a crime; mitigation, as of punishment..
Hack :: Hack (n.) A kick on the shins.
Sunsquall :: Sunshiny (a.) Beaming with good spirits; cheerful.
Zoster :: Zoster (n.) Shingles.
Rutilant :: Rutilant (a.) Having a reddish glow; shining.
Ash :: Ash (n.) A genus of trees of the Olive family, having opposite pinnate leaves, many of the species furnishing valuable timber, as the European ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and the white ash (F. Americana)..
Deathblow :: Deathblow (n.) A mortal or crushing blow; a stroke or event which kills or destroys.
Interstinctive :: Interstinctive (a.) Distinguishing.
Prodigiously :: Prodigiously (adv.) Enormously; wonderfully; astonishingly; as, prodigiously great..
Urceole :: Urceole (n.) A vessel for water for washing the hands; also, one to hold wine or water..
Entertainment :: Entertainment (n.) The act of receiving as host, or of amusing, admitting, or cherishing; hospitable reception; also, reception or treatment, in general..
Tackle :: Tackle (n.) Any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons..
Flushingly :: Flushingly (adv.) In a flushing manner.
Overshine :: Overshine (v. t.) To shine over or upon; to illumine.
Abolishment :: Abolishment (n.) The act of abolishing; abolition; destruction.
Career :: Career (n.) General course of action or conduct in life, or in a particular part or calling in life, or in some special undertaking; usually applied to course or conduct which is of a public character; as, Washington's career as a soldier..
Fly :: Fly (v. i.) A hook dressed in imitation of a fly, -- used for fishing..
Dichromic :: Dichromic (a.) Furnishing or giving two colors; -- said of defective vision, in which all the compound colors are resolvable into two elements instead of three..
Languishing :: Languishing (a.) Becoming languid and weak; pining; losing health and strength.
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