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Shinplaster

Noun

1. A piece of paper currency with little or no real value.

Sample Sentence: The economy was in such bad shape that people were using shinplasters as wallpaper.

Noun

2. A protective pad worn on the front of the leg below the knee, especially by athletes.

Sample Sentence: The soccer player proudly wore his shinplasters during the match to prevent any injuries.

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3. (Canadian; informal) A five-dollar bill.

Sample Sentence: He handed over a shinplaster to pay for his meal at the restaurant.

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