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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 small, stiff wire with a sharp point and usually a flat head. Pins are used to fasten or attach cloth, paper, or other materials.
The sewing kit holds both pins and needles.
- similar words:
- staple, tack
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| definition 2: |
something that fastens to clothing by using such a pointed piece of wire.
a diaper pinThat's a pretty pin you're wearing.
- similar words:
- brooch, safety pin
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| definition 3: |
a wooden or metal peg used for connecting or holding parts together.
On older bicycles, the pedal is held to the crank by a steel pin.- synonyms:
- peg
- similar words:
- nail, rivet, tack
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| definition 4: |
any of the ten wooden clubs that are shaped like bottles at which the ball is rolled in bowling.
Carlos knocked down nine pins with his first try at bowling.
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| related words: |
bolt, buckle, clasp, clip |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
pins, pinning, pinned |
| definition 1: |
to cause to hold together using a pin or pins.
She pinned together the pieces of the dress before she actually sewed them.- synonyms:
- attach
- similar words:
- peg, pierce, rivet, tack
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| definition 2: |
to hold firmly, so as to prevent motion.
He pinned his brother to the ground.- similar words:
- affix, fasten, fix, rivet, secure
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| related words: |
bolt, clasp, clip, nail |
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