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shiners Definition and Meaning in English (shiners definition)

noun
Synonyms:black eyesbruisescontusions
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Shiners definition: Shiners, in this context, refer to bruises around the eyes, commonly known as black eyes, often resulting from an injury or blow.

Definitions of Shiners

  1. 1noun(colloquial)

    Shiners, in this context, refer to bruises around the eyes, commonly known as black eyes, often resulting from an injury or blow.

  2. 2noun

    Shiners are small, silvery freshwater fish belonging to the minnow family, often found in North American rivers and lakes.

Example Sentences

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“After the boxing match, he had two shiners and a swollen lip.”

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“The fisherman used a net to catch a bucket full of shiners for bait.”

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Shiners definition: Shiners, in this context, refer to bruises around the eyes, commonly known as black eyes, often resulting from an injury or blow.
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'Shiners' translates to 'shiners' in English. Shiners definition: Shiners, in this context, refer to bruises around the eyes, commonly known as black eyes, often resulting from an injury or blow.
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