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pin Definition and Meaning in English (pin definition)

noun
Synonyms:fastenertack
Quick Answer • Definition

Pin definition: A thin, sharp piece of metal with a round head, used for fastening pieces of cloth or paper together.

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Definitions of Pin

  1. 1noun

    A thin, sharp piece of metal with a round head, used for fastening pieces of cloth or paper together.

  2. 2verb

    To fasten or attach something with a pin or pins.

  3. 3noun

    A club-shaped object used in bowling, which players try to knock down.

Example Sentences

casual

“She used a safety pin to secure her scarf.”

casual

“He tried to pin the notice to the board.”

casual

“The bowler knocked down all ten pins.”

Synonyms

fastenertack

Antonyms

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensepinned
present participlepinning
nounpinup
agent nounpinner

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

pin downphrasal_verb

To understand or identify something precisely.

pin upphrasal_verb

To fasten something to a wall or board with a pin.

pin moneyexpression

A small amount of money for minor personal expenses.

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Pin definition: A thin, sharp piece of metal with a round head, used for fastening pieces of cloth or paper together.
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'Pin' translates to 'pin' in English. Pin definition: A thin, sharp piece of metal with a round head, used for fastening pieces of cloth or paper together.
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