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Meaning ofpinin English

pin

us//pɪn//uk//pɪn//

Pluralpins
Past Tensepinned
Participle Verbpinning
Third Person Singularpins

Definitions

Noun
1. a sharp metal fastener; used for sewing
2. a small nail with a head; for holding things
3. a cylinder; for fastening or bearing
  The engineer used a pin to hold the machine parts together.
4. a slender object; for games or sports
  The bowler carefully placed the pin at the end of the lane.
5. a decorative item attached to clothing; fastener
  She wore a beautiful pin on her dress.
6. something of little value or importance
  The small pin was almost worthless to him.
7. a musical peg for string tension
  The violinist adjusted the pin to tighten the string.
8. a vulnerable position in a game
  The chess player put her opponent's king in a difficult pin.
9. a victory condition in wrestling
  The wrestler won the match with a pin in the final round.
10. a decorative accessory with a design
  She wore a beautiful pin with a flower design on her scarf.
11. a chess tactic; exposes valuable piece
  The chess player used a pin to attack her opponent's queen.
12. flagstick marking a golf hole
  The golfer carefully replaced the pin on the green after making his putt.
13. centre spot in curling target
  The curling team aimed for the pin at the centre of the target.
14. archery target's central point
  The archer focused on hitting the pin to score the highest points.
15. a metal shaft (or bolt part) in machinery; serves as a journal
  The mechanic examined the pin in the engine to check for wear.
16. a brewery cask size; half a firkin
  The brewery ordered a pin of beer to supply the local pub.
17. an informal term for a pinball machine
  The arcade featured a classic pin that still attracted many players.
18. a small lock object blocking rotation
  The mechanic replaced the pin in the axle to prevent further damage.
Verb
1. to fasten with a pin; attach
  She pinned the badge to her jacket.
2. to hold in place; secure
  The worker pinned the wires together to prevent them from coming loose.
3. to hold down an opponent; restrict movement
  The wrestler used a pin to hold down her opponent on the mat.
4. to attach an item for persistence
  She pinned the note to the bulletin board for everyone to see.
5. to fix in memory; prevent modification
  She pinned the idea in her mind to remember it later.
6. to reach the maximum limit; stop at the end
  The counter pin stopped at the maximum limit of one hundred.

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