Pin: meaning, definitions and examples

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[ pษชn ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

security

A small thin piece of metal with a point at one end, especially used for temporarily holding pieces of cloth together.

Synonyms

brooch, clasp, needle

Examples of usage

  • She fastened the two pieces of fabric together with a pin.
  • He pricked his finger on a pin while sewing.
Context #2 | Noun

location

A pointed metal spike used for fastening things or attaching them to a surface.

Synonyms

pushpin, staple, thumbtack

Examples of usage

  • He put a pin on the map to mark the location of the treasure.
  • She secured the notice to the board with a pin.
Context #3 | Verb

attach

To fasten or attach with a pin or pins.

Synonyms

attach, fasten, secure

Examples of usage

  • She pinned the notice to the bulletin board.
  • He pinned up his favorite photos on the wall.

Translations

Translations of the word "pin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alfinete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคจ (Pin)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stecknadel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peniti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฟะธะปัŒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szpilka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒณ (Pin)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpingle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alfiler

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท toplu iฤŸne

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•€ (Pin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุจูˆุณ (Pin)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกpendlรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpendlรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคงๅคด้’ˆ (Pin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bucika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรฆla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะนั€ะตัƒั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sancaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alfiler

Etymology

The word 'pin' originated from the Old English word 'pinn', which referred to a peg or bolt used for fastening. Over time, the meaning evolved to include small pointed objects used for various purposes. Pins have been integral to human civilization for centuries, serving functions in clothing, crafts, and everyday tasks. The versatility and simplicity of pins have made them a common household item worldwide.

See also: pinch, underpin.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,809, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.