shinbone

noun

shin·​bone ˈshin-ˌbōn How to pronounce shinbone (audio)
: tibia sense 1

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The tibia — also known as the shinbone — is the large, weight-bearing bone between the knee and ankle. — Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026 His collarbone, a shinbone, a forearm and a thighbone were broken. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2025 Diners pass around sturdy shanks, each held aloft by the shinbone, using a sharp knife to slice off bits of the dark meat, which is patterned with mold and smells of blue cheese. — Tim Ecott, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2023 The condition, which strikes many young athletes, causes painful inflammation of the growth plate just above the shinbone. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shinbone

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shinbone was before the 12th century

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“Shinbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shinbone. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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