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1. pin
verb. ['ˈpɪn'] to hold fast or prevent from moving.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- pinne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pinn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Rhymes with Pin
- verduin
- kyoung-min
- yan-bin
- wherein
- violin
- vanryn
- mcquinn
- mcminn
- mclinn
- mclin
- mcglynn
- mcglinn
- glavine
- eldwin
- chang-hsin
- chagrin
- bongjin
- yalin
- within
- therein
- o'quinn
- oguinn
- o'guinn
- oflynn
- o'flynn
- mcguinn
- mcginn
- levin
- laminne
- kaylynn
Sentences with pin
1. Noun, singular or mass
Attach a safety pin to the end of the narrow ribbon and thread it through the wide ribbon casing.
2. Verb, base form
Flip over the quilt and pin the second layer of the binding strip to the bottom of the quilt.
Quotes about pin
1. There are certain things about me that I will never tell to anyone because I am a very private person. But basically, what you see is who I am. I'm independent, I do like to be liked, I do look for the good side of life and people. I'm positive, I'm disciplined, I like my life in order, and I'm neat as a pin.
- Mary Tyler Moore
2. The bird, the pin, the song, the berries, the watch, the cracker, the dress that burst into flames. I am the mockingjay. The one that survived despite the Capitol's plans. The symbol of the rebellion.
- Suzanne Collins, Catching Fire
3. I want to grow a flower for every time someone tells me “F you.” Then I’ll go back to that person and *pin the flower on their lapel in a gesture of friendship. And while they are looking down on it in astonishment, I’ll bunch up my knuckles and punch them in the face.
- Jarod Kintz, I Want Two apply for a job at our country's largest funeral home, and then wear a suit and noose to the job interview.
2. pin
noun. ['ˈpɪn'] a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment.
Etymology
- pinne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pinn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. pin
verb. ['ˈpɪn'] attach or fasten with pins or as if with pins.
Antonyms
Etymology
- pinne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pinn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. pin
noun. ['ˈpɪn'] informal terms for the leg.
Antonyms
Etymology
- pinne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pinn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. pin
noun. ['ˈpɪn'] a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing.
Antonyms
Etymology
- pinne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pinn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. pin
noun. ['ˈpɪn'] a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- pinne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pinn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. pin
verb. ['ˈpɪn'] pierce with a pin.
Etymology
- pinne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pinn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. pin
noun. ['ˈpɪn'] a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target.
Etymology
- pinne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pinn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. pin
noun. ['ˈpɪn'] cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- pinne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pinn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
