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Meaning of shinned

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shinned

verb

Definitions

  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.

    Example: to shin up a mast

    Synonyms:shinny
  2. To strike with the shin.

  3. To run about borrowing money hastily and temporarily, as when trying to make a payment.