Pinning: meaning, definitions and examples

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pinning

 

[ หˆpษชnษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

attaching items

Pinning refers to the act of fastening or attaching something with a pin, typically to hold items together or to secure them in place. This term is often used in various contexts, including crafts, sewing, and digital environments such as social media. In sewing, for example, pinning involves using pins to secure fabric pieces before stitching them together. In the context of social media, pinning may refer to highlighting content by 'pinning' it to the top of a profile or feed for better visibility.

Synonyms

anchoring, attaching, fastening

Examples of usage

  • She is pinning the fabric pieces together before sewing.
  • He pinned a note on the bulletin board.
  • They are pinning their favorite articles on Pinterest.
  • The artist is pinning the drawings to the wall for display.

Translations

Translations of the word "pinning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fixaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคจเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Befestigung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjepitan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะบั€ั–ะฟะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przypinanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒณ็•™ใ‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpinglage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fijaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sabitleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•€ ๊ณ ์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุซุจูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ipevnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pripevnenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›บๅฎš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pripenjanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ festing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะบั–ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™rkidilmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fijaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'pin' comes from the Old English 'pinn', which means a small pointed fastener. The use of pins dates back to ancient times, with early forms made from bone, metal, and even wooden materials. Pins have been used in various cultures for practical purposes, such as holding clothing together or securing items. The verb 'to pin' started to see usage in English to describe this action in the 14th century. Over time, with the advent of new technologies and materials, the concept of pinning has evolved. Today, the term is also widely employed in the digital realm, especially with the rise of social media platforms that allow users to 'pin' content for easier access and reference.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,807, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.