Pin meaning

What does “pin” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“pin” is a noun and verb with 15 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment.

a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat
Synonymsfall
small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
Synonymspeg
a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts
Synonymspersonal identification number PIN number
informal terms for the leg
“fever left him weak on his sticks”
Synonymspeg stick
axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
Synonymspivot
cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown
Synonymspin tumbler
flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
Synonymsflag
a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
Synonymspeg thole tholepin rowlock oarlock
a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target
Synonymsbowling pin

to hold fast or prevent from moving
“The child was pinned under the fallen tree”
Synonymstrap immobilize immobilise
attach or fasten with pins
“pin the needle to the shirt”
Oppositesunpin
pierce with a pin
“pin down the butterfly”
(chess) immobilize a piece

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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