noun
pin
PIHN
noun
1
A short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.
"She used a pin to hold the hem in place before sewing it."
2
A small decorative badge attached to clothing with a fastener.
"He wore a small enamel pin on his jacket lapel."
verb
1
To fasten something with a pin, or to hold something firmly in place.
"She pinned the notice to the corkboard."
"He pinned his opponent to the mat and won the match."
2
To attach a digital item, such as a message or app, so it stays visible or easily accessible.
"I pinned the group chat to the top of my messages."
How to Use Pin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small pointed fastener, a decorative badge, or (as a verb) to fasten, hold down, or keep something visible.
Common pairings
pin something down
safety pin
pin a message
pin someone against the wall
Word Forms
pinned past tense, pins plural, pins plural, pins singular
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Etymology
From Old English pinn, "peg" or "bolt," from a Proto-Germanic root meaning a protruding point — related to "pintle" and unrelated to the Latin word for a wing or feather.