Shin down
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Used for a rapid, controlled movement down a surface using limbs for support. 
Firefighters often shin down poles to respond quickly.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Contexts
Often used in casual or informal contexts, not in formal writing or speeches. 
When the game ended, kids shinned down from the bleachers excitedly.
Pro Tip 3/3Urgency or Escape
Implies quick descent, often for urgent reasons such as escape or haste. 
She shinned down the ladder as the alarm started blaring.