shin

C1 · Advanced Informal

v. to climb up or down something like a pole or tree by wrapping your arms and legs around it.

v. to climb a vertical object by gripping it alternately with the arms and legs, typically without the aid of steps or equipment.

“The boy managed to shin up the tree to rescue the stuck kite.”

“The sailors were expected to shin up the masts with remarkable speed, even during heavy storms at sea.”

C2 · Proficiency Sports Informal

v. to hit someone or something with the front of your lower leg.

v. to strike an opponent or object using the anterior part of the lower leg.

“He accidentally shinned the table leg while running through the dark room.”

“In the heat of the scuffle, the defender shinned the striker, resulting in a foul and a free kick for the opposing team.”