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pin
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- pronunciation:
- pIn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A pin is a thin piece of strong metal with a sharp point. It has a flat or a round top. Pins are used to hold cloth or other similar things together.
The sewing kit holds both pins and needles.
- similar words:
- staple, tack
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| definition 2: |
A pin is something that fastens to clothing using a sharp stick of metal that is attached to it. A pin like this can be used to hold things together, or it can be used as a piece of jewelry. Some pins are round, flat pieces of metal with words or symbols printed on them.
My mom showed me a beautiful pin that her grandmother gave to her. It looked like it had rubies on it.The grocery store clerk was wearing a metal pin that said "Smile!"Diapers made of cloth are used with special pins that hold them together.
- similar words:
- safety pin
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| definition 3: |
A pin is a heavy piece of wood shaped like a bottle that is used in the game of bowling.
Jeremy rolled the bowling ball down the alley and knocked down all of the pins.
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| related words: |
bolt, buckle, clasp, clip |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
pins, pinning, pinned |
| definition 1: |
When you pin something, you attach something to something else with a pin or pins.
To make the quilt, Nancy pinned the square pieces of cloth next to each other before sewing them together.- synonyms:
- attach
- similar words:
- pierce
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| definition 2: |
When something is pinned, it is held firmly so that it cannot move or be moved.
The old tree fell during the storm and pinned the car to the ground.- similar words:
- fasten, fix, secure
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| related words: |
clip, nail |
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