rub shin
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to move your hand backwards and forwards over your shin, for example because it hurts.
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- He had to rub his shin after bumping into the table.
- She instinctively began to rub her shin where she had hit it.
- The athlete would rub his shin to relieve the ache after training.
- When the child fell, he started to rub his shin and cry.
- I felt a dull pain and started to rub my shin unconsciously.
- After the game, he would often rub his shin to soothe any soreness.
- The doctor suggested she gently rub her shin to improve circulation.
- He couldn't help but rub his shin after the impact with the obstacle.
- In pain, she sat down and began to rub her injured shin.
- After a long run, athletes often rub their shin muscles.