Pin Definition & Meaning
pin
- noun
- a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
- when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat
- small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
- a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts
- informal terms for the leg; "fever left him weak on his sticks"
- axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
- 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
- flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
- a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
- a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
- a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target
- verb
- to hold fast or prevent from moving; "The child was pinned under the fallen tree"
- attach or fasten with pins or as if with pins; "pin the needle to the shirt". "pin the blame on the innocent man"
- pierce with a pin; "pin down the butterfly"
- immobilize a piece
"Pin" in song lyrics
See how pin is used in real songs:
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"And stick you good like a staple pin"
69 Boyz — Sticky -
"I turn back like Picaso with a powerful pin"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — Y-U-Smilin' -
"I wanna date you, go steady and wear your letter pin"
Blue Sky Black Death & Jean Grae — Away With Me
Words that rhyme with pin
Usage tips for "pin"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pin" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pin to find words that pair well.