pin
1 of 4noun
ˈpin 
plural pins
1
a
: a piece of solid material (such as wood or metal) used especially for fastening things together or as a support by which one thing may be suspended from another
b
obsolete : the center peg of a target
also : the center itself
c
: something that resembles a pin especially in slender elongated form
an electrical connector pin
d(1)
: one of the pieces constituting the target in various games (such as bowling)
(2)
: the peg at which a quoit is pitched
(3)
: the staff of the flag marking a hole on a golf course
e
: a peg for regulating the tension of the strings of a musical instrument
f
: the part of a key stem that enters a lock
g
: a belaying pin
2
a(1)
: a very thin small pointed metal pin with a head used especially for fastening cloth
(2)
: little, trifle
bother them all! I don't care a pin about them
Bram Stoker
Bram Stoker b
: an ornament or emblem fastened to clothing with a pin
c(1)
: bobby pin
(2)
: hairpin
(3)
: safety pin
3
: leg —usually used in plural
wobbly on his pins
4
: a fall in wrestling
pin
2 of 4verb
pinned; pinning; pins
transitive verb
1
a
: to fasten, join, or secure with a pin
She pinned the corsage to her dress.
… all the big brass is standing at attention and the biggest brass of all is waiting to pin a medal on my chest … Ray Russell
Ray Russell b
: to hold fast or immobile
The three men held him pinned against the wall … Joseph Conrad
Joseph ConradRescue crews freed the people who were pinned under the wreckage.
(figurative) They were pinned down by enemy fire.
see also pin down c
: to present (a young woman) with a fraternity pin as a pledge of affection
2
a
: to make (something) contingent or dependent : fasten —usually used with on
Pinterest is pinning its future on Wall Street, with the digital scrapbooking site … filing for an initial public offering of stock. Rebecca Bellan
see also pin one's hopes on Rebecca Bellan b
: to assign the blame or responsibility for
They tried to pin the robbery on a night watchman
see also pin the blame on c
: to define or determine clearly or precisely —usually used with down
it is hard to pin down exactly when things changed Katharine Whittemore
Katharine Whittemore d
computers : to fix (something, such as a message, a file, or an icon) in place for convenient viewing or access
This is one of the most useful features of the new Twitter—you can pin a tweet on your profile so that it stays on top … Luana Spinetti
Luana Spinetti"Need to pin a file or a message to the channel so people can access it quickly and easily? No problem!" Slack said in a blog post on the new feature today. Jordan Novet
Jordan NovetMany companies scrambled to get their heads around how to use their existing technology infrastructure to work remotely. For them, Microsoft Teams was just an icon pinned to their menu bar that lay dormant. Property Week
Property Week3
a
: to make (a chess opponent's piece) unable to move without exposing the king to check or a valuable piece to capture
The white queen pins the black bishop.
b
of a wrestler : to secure a fall (see fall entry 2 sense 9c(1)) over (an opponent)
In five years of wrestling at Exeter, I probably pinned no more than a half-dozen opponents. I was almost never pinned—only twice, in fact. John Irving
John Irvingpin
3 of 4adjective
1
: of or relating to a pin
2
of leather : having a grain suggesting the heads of pins
PIN
4 of 4abbreviation
ˈpin
personal identification number
Synonyms
Noun
- leg
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Noun He handed out pins with the peace sign on them. a cat that was still a little unsteady on its pins after anesthesia Verb She pinned a rose to her dress. The general pinned the medal on the soldier. She pinned up her hair. He pinned a sign on the wall. The passengers were pinned under the wreckage. The guards pinned his arms to his sides. She was pinned against the side of the car. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022 There is also a black Mopar hood pin kit, and Super Bee logos appear on the seatbacks and instrument panel. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 31 Aug. 2022 Next came Oosthuizen with an eagle putt from 50 feet to a front pin on the 18th. BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2021 Next came Oosthuizen with an eagle putt from 50 feet to a front pin on the 18th. Doug Ferguson, chicagotribune.com, 20 June 2021 With his pomaded hair and neat-as-a-pin jacket and tie — even at home, he’s rarely seen in shirtsleeves — Strassera is a nose-to-the-grindstone type. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2022 And, the magnetic polypropylene pin will make sure your weights stay secure and intact. Kelsey Mulvey, Men's Health, 2 Aug. 2022 After the pair exchanged pars on No. 5, Pendrith responded on No. 6, nearly holing out from 151 yards before his ball settled three feet from the pin; His tap-in birdie cut the lead to one. Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 31 July 2022 The pin is inspired by a rushnyk, a piece of fabric that is embroidered with traditional Ukrainian symbols. Vogue, 20 July 2022 The Editorial Board, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Six months ago, Holmes was convicted of several charges, despite attempts to pin the blame on Balwani, and the prosecution asked the jury to follow suit and similarly convict Balwani. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 7 July 2022 Cooper, now 54, is considered the best in the game, still with a chance to pin up a third consecutive Cup title. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2022 The truth emerges that MI5's deputy Diana Taverner (Thomas, ruthless and polished as a diamond) has launched a scheme to pin a kidnapping gone wrong on Lamb’s agents. Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2022 Hekker is an incredibly valuable weapon with his ability to pin teams near their goal line. Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2022 There is a tendency to pin a celebrity down in the apex of their fame. Mark Peikert, Town & Country, 2 Feb. 2022 Then pin the fabric together with right sides facing and the pressed edges aligned. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022 No matter their contributions or roles, underclassmen must wait until their final high school season to pin the proverbial C to their chest. Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Aug. 2022 Sarah Barber, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 These are designed to strike specific GPS coordinates with pin-point accuracy. Sebastien Roblin, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 See: Doja Cat's hair spikes and Laverne Cox's pin-thin eyebrows. Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 3 Apr. 2022 Ora's tattoo forgoes traditional floral designs for a pin-thin style. Jennet Jusu, Allure, 24 Feb. 2022 Remove any pin bones from salmon fillets and, using tip of sharp knife point, make a few shallow slashes into flesh and skin; turn fillets to coat. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 19 May 2022 Set up a pin code and tap the + button, then Import photos > Import. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 15 May 2022 Using the pin feature on Messages, users can prioritize up to nine conversations at a time. Perri Ormont Blumberg, Chron, 5 May 2022 The pin position was also difficult compared to the first and second rounds. Kalani Takase, ajc, 16 Apr. 2022 See More
Noun
Then tape the design to your pumpkin and use a pin to poke the outline of the pattern before carving. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022 There is also a black Mopar hood pin kit, and Super Bee logos appear on the seatbacks and instrument panel. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 31 Aug. 2022 Next came Oosthuizen with an eagle putt from 50 feet to a front pin on the 18th. BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2021 Next came Oosthuizen with an eagle putt from 50 feet to a front pin on the 18th. Doug Ferguson, chicagotribune.com, 20 June 2021 With his pomaded hair and neat-as-a-pin jacket and tie — even at home, he’s rarely seen in shirtsleeves — Strassera is a nose-to-the-grindstone type. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2022 And, the magnetic polypropylene pin will make sure your weights stay secure and intact. Kelsey Mulvey, Men's Health, 2 Aug. 2022 After the pair exchanged pars on No. 5, Pendrith responded on No. 6, nearly holing out from 151 yards before his ball settled three feet from the pin; His tap-in birdie cut the lead to one. Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 31 July 2022 The pin is inspired by a rushnyk, a piece of fabric that is embroidered with traditional Ukrainian symbols. Vogue, 20 July 2022 Verb
Like many Biden Administration policies, the plan to pin more liability on franchisers ignores how the economy works. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Six months ago, Holmes was convicted of several charges, despite attempts to pin the blame on Balwani, and the prosecution asked the jury to follow suit and similarly convict Balwani. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 7 July 2022 Cooper, now 54, is considered the best in the game, still with a chance to pin up a third consecutive Cup title. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2022 The truth emerges that MI5's deputy Diana Taverner (Thomas, ruthless and polished as a diamond) has launched a scheme to pin a kidnapping gone wrong on Lamb’s agents. Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2022 Hekker is an incredibly valuable weapon with his ability to pin teams near their goal line. Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2022 There is a tendency to pin a celebrity down in the apex of their fame. Mark Peikert, Town & Country, 2 Feb. 2022 Then pin the fabric together with right sides facing and the pressed edges aligned. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022 No matter their contributions or roles, underclassmen must wait until their final high school season to pin the proverbial C to their chest. Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Aug. 2022 Adjective
The Tigers will run their fast offense through eight returning varsity players, including pin hitter Grace Sorensen and setters Kendra Brown and Tess O’Flynn. Sarah Barber, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 These are designed to strike specific GPS coordinates with pin-point accuracy. Sebastien Roblin, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 See: Doja Cat's hair spikes and Laverne Cox's pin-thin eyebrows. Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 3 Apr. 2022 Ora's tattoo forgoes traditional floral designs for a pin-thin style. Jennet Jusu, Allure, 24 Feb. 2022 Remove any pin bones from salmon fillets and, using tip of sharp knife point, make a few shallow slashes into flesh and skin; turn fillets to coat. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 19 May 2022 Set up a pin code and tap the + button, then Import photos > Import. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 15 May 2022 Using the pin feature on Messages, users can prioritize up to nine conversations at a time. Perri Ormont Blumberg, Chron, 5 May 2022 The pin position was also difficult compared to the first and second rounds. Kalani Takase, ajc, 16 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Old English pinn (akin to Old High German pfinn peg), perhaps from Latin pinna quill, feather — more at pen
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Adjective
circa 1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing pin
Kids Definition
pin 1 of 2
noun
ˈpin
1
: a small pointed piece of wire with a rounded head used especially for fastening pieces of cloth
2
: something (as an ornament or badge) fastened to the clothing by a pin
3
: a slender pointed piece (as of wood or metal) usually having the shape of a cylinder used to fasten articles together or in place
4
: one of ten pieces set up as the target in bowling
pin
2 of 2verb
pinned; pinning
1
: to fasten or join with a pin She pinned a sign on the wall.
2
: to prevent or be prevented from moving
The guards pinned his arms to his sides.
Medical Definition
pin 1 of 3
noun
ˈpin
1
: a metal rod driven into or through a fractured bone to immobilize it
2
: a metal rod driven into the root of a reconstructed tooth to provide support for a crown or into the jaw to provide support for an artificial tooth
pin
2 of 3transitive verb
pinned; pinning
: to fasten, join, or secure with a pin
PIN
3 of 3abbreviation
prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia
pinned
verb
as in mounted
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- mounted
- tacked
- draped
- slung
- hung
- suspended
- dangled
- strung
- hooked
- hanged
- festooned
- garlanded
- swung
- jutted
- fell
- projected
- protruded
- stuck out
- depended
- cascaded
- overhung
- balanced
- poised
- extended (out)
- monkeying (with)
- monkeying about
- monkeying about with
- monkeying around
- monkeying around with
- monkeying with
- monkeyish
- monkeyishly
- monkeyishness
- monkeynuts
- monkeypod
- monkeypods
- monkeypots
- monkeypox
- monkeys
- monkeys (around)
- brassed
- brassed off
- brasser
- brasserie
- brasseries
- brasses
- brassest
- brasset
- brassets