Pin

A small thin piece of metal with a sharp point at one end and a round head at the other, used especially for fastening pieces of cloth., To attach or fasten something with a pin., A thin piece of stiff wire with a pointed end and a head, used especially for fastening pieces of paper together., To hold someone or something firmly in a particular position., A thin pointed piece of metal with a slightly rounded head, used to fasten pieces of wood together.

Pin - Meanings

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

Example: She pinned the hem of her dress with a safety pin.

Usage: formalContext: sewing, fashion design

Note: Commonly used in clothing-related contexts.

To attach or fasten something with a pin.

Example: He pinned the notice on the bulletin board.

Usage: formalContext: notices, announcements

Note: Used in formal written or spoken contexts.

A thin piece of stiff wire with a pointed end and a head, used especially for fastening pieces of paper together.

Example: She used a paper clip to pin the documents together.

Usage: formalContext: office, paperwork

Note: Commonly used in office environments.

To hold someone or something firmly in a particular position.

Example: Her eyes pinned him with a fierce intensity.

Usage: formalContext: descriptive writing, figurative language

Note: Used in literary and figurative contexts.

A thin pointed piece of metal with a slightly rounded head, used to fasten pieces of wood together.

Example: He used a pin to secure the joint in the woodworking project.

Usage: formalContext: woodworking, carpentry

Note: Commonly used in construction and woodworking contexts.

Pin's synonyms

needle

A needle is a thin pointed metal instrument used for sewing or medical purposes.

Example: She pricked her finger with a needle while sewing.

Note: A needle is typically sharper and thinner compared to a pin.

peg

A peg is a small pin or hook used for hanging things.

Example: Hang the clothes on the pegs outside to dry.

Note: A peg is usually larger and sturdier than a pin.

fastener

A fastener is a device used to hold things together or in place.

Example: She used a fastener to secure the papers together.

Note: Fastener is a more general term that encompasses various types of devices used for securing objects, including pins.

tack

A tack is a short, sharp nail with a broad, flat head.

Example: He used a tack to hang the poster on the wall.

Note: Tack is often used for attaching things to surfaces, similar to a pin.

Pin expressions, common phrases

Pin down

To determine or establish something precisely or accurately.

Example: The police were able to pin down the suspect's whereabouts.

Note: The original word 'pin' refers to a small pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, while 'pin down' is a figurative expression that means to determine or establish something.

Pinpoint

To identify or locate something precisely.

Example: The scientist was able to pinpoint the exact location of the earthquake.

Note: While a 'pin' is a physical object used for fastening, 'pinpoint' is a verb that means to identify or locate something precisely.

Pinch me

Used to express disbelief or astonishment at something positive happening.

Example: I can't believe I won the lottery, pinch me!

Note: In this idiom, 'pinch' is used metaphorically to convey the idea of confirming reality through physical sensation.

A pin in a haystack

Refers to something that is extremely difficult to find or locate.

Example: Finding my lost earring in the sand was like looking for a pin in a haystack.

Note: The original word 'pin' represents a small pointed object, while the idiom 'a pin in a haystack' signifies something hard to find due to its size or abundance in a haystack.

On pins and needles

Feeling very anxious or nervous about something.

Example: I've been waiting for the exam results all day, and I'm on pins and needles.

Note: The original word 'pin' is part of the idiom's imagery to convey a sense of discomfort or unease.

Pin money

A small amount of money for incidental expenses.

Example: She earns some pin money by tutoring students after school.

Note: The original word 'pin' is used here metaphorically to represent a small amount of money earned for minor expenses.

Pin the blame on someone

To attribute or assign blame or responsibility to someone.

Example: The manager tried to pin the blame on the intern for the mistake.

Note: The original word 'pin' is used metaphorically in this idiom to describe the act of assigning blame or responsibility to someone.

Pin everyday (slang) expressions

Stick a pin in it

This phrase means to postpone a discussion or decision until a later time.

Example: Let's stick a pin in it and come back to this topic later.

Note: The slang term 'stick a pin in it' is a more casual way of saying 'let's table this' or 'let's revisit this later.'

Get the point

To 'get the point' means to understand the main idea or message being communicated.

Example: I understand what you're saying, I get the point.

Note: It's a slang way of acknowledging understanding rather than saying 'I understand.'

Pinch hitter

A 'pinch hitter' is someone who substitutes for another person, especially in an emergency or when needed.

Example: We need a pinch hitter for the presentation tomorrow, can you fill in?

Note: It comes from baseball where a pinch hitter substitutes for another player, and represents a substitute or replacement in general.

Pinned down

To have something 'pinned down' means to have it firmly established or sorted out.

Example: He's got the logistics pinned down for the event.

Note: While 'pinned down' is a slang term, it still maintains the essence of its original meaning, but in a more colloquial context.

Pinch a nerve

To 'pinch a nerve' means to provoke a strong emotional reaction or irritate someone.

Example: Her comments really pinch a nerve sometimes.

Note: This slang term is a metaphorical expression that evokes a sense of emotional sensitivity or discomfort rather than a physical nerve pinch.

Pin - Examples

I need a pin to fix my shirt.

She wore a beautiful brooch with a diamond pin.

The map was pinned to the wall.

Pin grammar

Pin - Proper noun (Proper noun) / Proper noun, singular (Proper noun, singular)

Lemma: pin

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): pins

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): pin

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): pinned

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): pinning

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): pins

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): pin

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): pin

Syllabification and Stress

pin Contains 1 syllables: pin

Phonetic transcription: ˈpin

pin , ˈpin (The red syllable is stressed)

Pin - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

pin: ~ 3000 (Common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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