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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Famishing :: Famishing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Famis.
Causally :: Causally (n.) The lighter, earthy parts of ore, carried off washing..
Buck :: Buck (n.) A gay, dashing young fellow; a fop; a dandy..
Abluent :: Abluent (a.) Washing away; carrying off impurities; detergent.
Subtonic :: Subtonic (a.) Applied to, or distinguishing, a speech element consisting of tone, or proper vocal sound, not pure as in the vowels, but dimmed and otherwise modified by some kind of obstruction in the oral or the nasal passage, and in some cases with a mixture of breath sound; -- a term introduced by Dr. James Rush in 1833. See Guide to Pronunciation, //155, 199-202..
Lotion :: Lotion (n.) A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of rendering it fair..
Booming :: Booming (n.) The act of producing a hollow or roaring sound; a violent rushing with heavy roar; as, the booming of the sea; a deep, hollow sound; as, the booming of bitterns..
Splasher :: Splashboard (n.) A guard in the front part of vehicle, to prevent splashing by a mud or water from the horse's heels; -- in the United States commonly called dashboard..
Creaze :: Creaze (n.) The tin ore which collects in the central part of the washing pit or buddle.
Apprecatory :: Apprecatory (a.) Praying or wishing good.
Fleshings :: Fleshings (n. pl.) Flesh-colored tights, worn by actors dancers..
Heelball :: Heelball (n.) A composition of wax and lampblack, used by shoemakers for polishing, and by antiquaries in copying inscriptions..
Decoration :: Decoration (n.) The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation..
Planishing :: Planishing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Planis.
Polishing :: Polishing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Polis.
Dignotion :: Dignotion (n.) Distinguishing mark; diagnostic.
Sexual :: Sexual (a.) Of or pertaining to sex, or the sexes; distinguishing sex; peculiar to the distinction and office of male or female; relating to the distinctive genital organs of the sexes; proceeding from, or based upon, sex; as, sexual characteristics; sexual intercourse, connection, or commerce; sexual desire; sexual diseases; sexual generation..
Plashing :: Plashing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Plas.
Cymbal :: Cymbal (n.) A musical instrument of brass, shaped like a circular dish or a flat plate, with a handle at the back; -- used in pairs to produce a sharp ringing sound by clashing them together..
Sycite :: Sychnocarpous (a.) Having the capacity of bearing several successive crops of fruit without perishing; as, sychnocarpous plants..
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