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chin

UK
/tʃɪn/
US
/tʃɪn/

Translations

chinnoun
chins
pl
UK
/tʃɪn/
US
/tʃɪn/
He rested his chin on his hand while deep in thought.
Il posa son menton sur sa main, plongé dans ses pensées.
Additional translations
mentonSens idiomatique, dans des expressions comme « to take it on the chin ».
Synonyms
jaw
mandible
chinbone
lower jaw
chinverb
chinned
Past Simple
chinned
Past Participle
chinning
Gerund
UK
/tʃɪn/
US
/tʃɪn/
relever le mentonTournure verbale rare, exprimant un geste de défi ou d’assurance.
She chinned up defiantly, refusing to back down from the argument.
Elle releva le menton avec défi, refusant de céder dans la dispute.
faire des tractionsSens sportif, pour l’exercice de traction à la barre.
He chinned himself several times during his workout routine.
Il a fait des tractions plusieurs fois pendant son entraînement.
Additional translations
frapper au mentonEmploi rare, surtout dans un contexte de boxe ou de combat.
bavarderFamilier, surtout dans l’usage britannique.
chinadjective
UK
/tʃɪn/
US
/tʃɪn/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the chin (e.g., chin strap, chin guard).
mentonnierS’emploie surtout de façon technique ou anatomique, avant un nom.
He adjusted the chin strap on his helmet.
Il ajusta la jugulaire mentonnière de son casque.

Definitions

chinnoun
The front part of the face below the mouth, forming the lower jaw.
He rested his chin on his hand while deep in thought.
A person's ability to withstand hardship or adversity, often used in the context of taking a hit or criticism.
Despite the harsh feedback, she took it on the chin and continued to improve her work.
chinverb
To raise or lift one's chin, often as a gesture of defiance or confidence.
She chinned up defiantly, refusing to back down from the argument.
To perform a chin-up exercise, where one pulls themselves up using their arms until their chin is above a bar.
He chinned himself several times during his workout routine.
To strike or punch someone on the chin.
The boxer chinned his opponent with a quick uppercut.
To chat or converse in an informal or idle manner.
They spent the afternoon chinning about their school days.
chinadjective
Relating to or designed for the chin; used attributively before another noun.
He adjusted the chin strap on his helmet.
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