shinny

Example Sentences

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For the climbing task, the winning design evolved two arms and two legs that help it shinny up a shaft like an ape.

From Scientific American • Dec. 10, 2021

It’s not easy to practice in summer skates that are more like shinny than postseason hockey, but McDavid has taken it upon himself to try.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2021

Celestial shinny games just got a lot more rugged.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2019

“It doesn’t matter if we’re up or down; there’s something in the room – it’s almost like we’re playing shinny, we’re having fun.”

From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2016

She’d shinny up the dust ruffle on Camilla’s bed.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck