shinbone

/ˌʃɪnˈboʊn/
/ˈʃɪnbəʊn/
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Other forms: shinbones

Definitions of shinbone
  1. noun
    the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
    synonyms: shin, shin bone, tibia
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    type of:
    leg bone
    a bone of the leg
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