pin

noun
UK: /pɪn/
US: /pɪn/

  1. A small, thin piece of metal with a sharp point at one end, used for fastening things together.

    1. I used a pin to attach the note to the board. [ ] [ ]
    2. She secured the fabric with pins before sewing the final seam of her dress. [ ] [ ]

  2. An object used to fasten pieces of cloth together while sewing.

    1. Please, pass me a pin to hold this fabric in place. [ ] [ ]
    2. The tailor skillfully used pins to adjust the fitting of the jacket for his client. [ ] [ ]

  3. A small badge or ornament that is fastened to clothing with a pin.

    1. He wore a pin on his lapel to show his support. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team members received commemorative pins to mark their championship victory. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

badge nail secure attach hold
pin verb

  1. To fasten or attach something with a pin.

    1. Pin the poster to the wall, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. She used tape, but I suggested that she pin the fabric to the cushion. [ ] [ ]

  2. To hold someone or something in a position so they cannot move.

    1. He tried to pin me down during our discussion. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wrestler managed to pin his opponent to the mat, winning the wrestling match. [ ] [ ]
pin transitive-verb

  1. To put the blame or responsibility for something on someone.

    1. Don't try to pin the blame on me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The investigation sought to pin the responsibility for the error on the supervisor. [ ] [ ]
pin phrasal-verb

  1. To stay in one place and not move.

    1. We were pinned down by heavy fire. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soldiers were pinned down by the enemy artillery during the intense battle. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pin" in English means: A small, thin piece of metal with a sharp point at one end, used for fastening things together., An object used to fasten pieces of cloth together while sewing., A small badge or ornament that is fastened to clothing with a pin..

The phonetic transcription of "pin" is /pɪn/ in British English and /pɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pin": badge, nail, secure, attach, hold.

Example usage of "pin": "I used a pin to attach the note to the board.". More examples on the page.