shinny

• Nom désignant une version simple et informelle du hockey, jouée par les enfants, souvent dans la rue, sur la glace ou sur un terrain, avec une balle ou une boîte de conserve en guise de palet.

A noun referring to a simple, informal version of hockey played by children, often on streets, ice, or a field, using a ball or a can as the puck.

1. Informal street hockeyB1informalsport

   A simple, informal version of hockey played by children, often on streets, ice, or a field, using a ball or a can as the puck.

   hockey de rue informel

   • The kids played shinny in the street after school.
   • They used a tin can as the puck for their game of shinny.
   • Shinny is a great way to learn the basics of hockey without all the gear.

• Verbe signifiant grimper rapidement le long de quelque chose en utilisant les mains et les pieds, souvent en montant ou en descendant; fréquemment utilisé dans l'expression 'shinny up' (grimper en s'aidant des bras et des jambes).

A verb meaning to climb or move quickly up or down something, especially using hands and feet; often used in the phrase 'shinny up'.

1. Climb awkwardlyB2informal

   To climb something, such as a pole or tree, by gripping with the hands and legs and pulling oneself up, often in an ungraceful manner.

   Grimper en s'aidant des mains et des jambes

   • The children shinnied up the tree to retrieve their kite.
   • He shinnied down the drainpipe to escape the room.
   • She shinnied up the rope with surprising speed.

   Synonymesclamberscrambleshinswarm