Shinbone
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shinbone is a noun meaning (anatomy) The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee.
Meaning
(anatomy) The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee.
More Meanings
- (zoology) A segment of an insect's leg.
Word Forms
- shinbones
Synonyms for shinbone
Depending on context, synonyms include tibia, shankbone, shin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tibia, shin, city, town, ville, legbone.
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