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Pin

🇬🇧 UK /["/pɪn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/pɪn/"]/

Meaning of Pin

a short thin piece of stiff wire with a sharp point at one end and a round head at the other, used especially for fastening together pieces of cloth when sewing

In simple words: A small pointed object used to fasten things together.

Pin in a sentence

• She used a pin to attach the notice to the board.
• He felt a sharp pin prick his finger as he searched through the box.
• You can use a safety pin to secure the fabric in place.
• He always keeps a pin in his bag for emergencies.
• The map was pinned to the wall with a colorful pin.
• In video games, a pin might be used to mark a location on the map.
• The secret agent had to pin down the location of the enemy base.
• With a single pin, you can hold multiple papers together.
• After losing the pin, she struggled to keep her hairstyle intact.
• He needed to pin his badge to his shirt before the meeting.

How to use Pin

Used to describe both physical pins that hold objects together and metaphorical uses like 'pinning someone down' in a discussion. Avoid in highly formal settings.

Grammar pattern

pin + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'pin' as a tiny 'spin' that holds things in place.

Related words

Collocations with Pin

• safety
• bobby
• hair
• drive in
• insert
• stick in
• safety
• bobby
• hair
• drive in
• insert
• stick in
• lapel
• flag
• wear
• lapel
• flag
• wear

Synonyms for Pin

• fastener
• clip
• tack
• spike
• staple

Opposites of Pin

• unpin
• detach

Common mistakes with Pin

• Confused with 'pen' - don't mix up the two writing tools.
• Using 'pinned' wrong - ensure it's in the correct context.
• Mixing up 'pin' and 'pinning' when describing actions.

Frequently asked questions about Pin

What does Pin mean?

A small pointed object used to fasten things together.

What is the definition of Pin?

a short thin piece of stiff wire with a sharp point at one end and a round head at the other, used especially for fastening together pieces of cloth when sewing

How do you use Pin in a sentence?

She used a pin to attach the notice to the board.

Can you give another example of Pin?

He felt a sharp pin prick his finger as he searched through the box.

What are synonyms for Pin?

Common alternatives include fastener, clip, tack, spike, staple.

What is the opposite of Pin?

Opposite meanings include unpin, detach.

What words go with Pin?

It commonly pairs with safety, bobby, hair, drive in, insert, stick in, safety, bobby, hair, drive in, insert, stick in, lapel, flag, wear, lapel, flag, wear.

What are common mistakes when using Pin?

Confused with 'pen' - don't mix up the two writing tools. Using 'pinned' wrong - ensure it's in the correct context. Mixing up 'pin' and 'pinning' when describing actions.

How do you pronounce Pin?

US: /["/pɪn/"]/, UK: /["/pɪn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pin?

Used to describe both physical pins that hold objects together and metaphorical uses like 'pinning someone down' in a discussion. Avoid in highly formal settings.

What CEFR level is Pin?

"Pin" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.