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Meaning of the word pin in English

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pin

US /pɪn/
UK /pɪn/
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Noun

1.

a thin piece of metal with a sharp point at one end and a round head at the other, used for fastening pieces of cloth, paper, etc.

Example:
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She used a pin to hold the fabric in place.
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He stuck a pin in the map to mark the location.
Synonym:
fastenertackbroochclip
2.

a short, thin, cylindrical piece of wood or metal, used for various purposes, such as a peg, dowel, or axle

Example:
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The carpenter used a wooden pin to join the two pieces of wood.
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The wheel was secured by a metal pin.
Synonym:
pegdowelboltrod
3.

a small, usually metal, badge with a sharp point on the back for attaching it to clothing

Example:
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He wore a patriotic pin on his lapel.
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She collected various enamel pins.
Synonym:
badgebroochemblem
4.

a number used to gain access to a bank account or other secure system

Example:
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Please enter your PIN to complete the transaction.
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I forgot my ATM PIN.
Synonym:
passwordcodekey

Verb

1.

to fasten or attach with a pin or pins

Example:
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She pinned the notice to the bulletin board.
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He pinned the medal on his uniform.
Synonym:
fastenattachsecurefix
2.

to hold someone or something firmly in a particular position, especially so that they cannot move

Example:
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The wrestler pinned his opponent to the mat.
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He was pinned under the fallen tree.
Synonym:
trapimmobilizehold downconfine
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