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- pronunciation:
- chIn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- keep one's chin up
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the part of the face below the mouth and above the neck; the center of the lower jaw.
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| phrase: |
keep one's chin up |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
chins, chinning, chinned |
| definition: |
to pull up from a hanging position to an overhead bar until the chin is level with the bar.
Children with strong arms and shoulders can chin themselves several times. |
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