pin
/pɪn/
noun
- A thin, pointed piece of metal used for fastening cloth or paper.
- I pricked my finger on a pin while trying to close the envelope.
- She used a pin to attach the name tag to her shirt.
- The tailor stuck a pin into the fabric to mark where to sew.
- A piece of jewelry that is fastened to clothing with a pin or clasp.
- The scout proudly displayed his merit badge pin on his uniform.
- He gave his grandmother a beautiful pearl pin for her birthday.
- She wore a gold pin shaped like a flower on her jacket.
- A short, thin piece of metal or plastic used for a specific purpose, such as a bowling pin or a rolling pin.
- The chef used a rolling pin to flatten the dough for the pie crust.
- The mechanic inserted a cotter pin to secure the wheel.
- He knocked down all ten pins with his first roll in bowling.
- A personal identification number (PIN) used for security, especially with bank cards.
- Never share your PIN with anyone, even if they say they are from the bank.
- I forgot my PIN and had to request a new one from the bank.
- Please enter your PIN at the ATM to access your account.
verb
- To fasten or attach something with a pin or similar object.
- He pinned the medal onto the soldier's uniform during the ceremony.
- She pinned the note to the bulletin board with a thumbtack.
- I need to pin this pattern to the fabric before cutting it out.
- To hold someone or something down so they cannot move.
- The wrestler pinned his opponent to the mat for the win.
- She pinned the wriggling puppy gently to give it a bath.
- The fallen tree pinned the car to the ground, trapping the driver inside.
- To assign blame or responsibility to someone.
- The detective was able to pin the crime on the suspect with solid evidence.
- They tried to pin the mistake on me, but I had proof I wasn't involved.
- It's not fair to pin all the problems on one person.