Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Pin.
How to pronounce pin:
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Pin - as a noun
A piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
jewelleryjewelryHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts
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personal identification numberpin numberWhen a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat
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fallHypernyms (Closely Related)
triumphvictoryHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
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pegInformal terms for the leg
Example: "Fever left him weak on his sticks"
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pegstickAxis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
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pivotHypernyms (Closely Related)
axisaxis of rotationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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
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pin tumblerA small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
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fastenerfasteningfixingholdfastHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
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oarlockpegrowlocktholetholepinA club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target
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bowling pinHypernyms (Closely Related)
bowling equipmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pin - as a verb
To hold fast or prevent from moving
Example: "The child was pinned under the fallen tree"
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immobiliseimmobilizetrapAttach or fasten with pins
Example: "Pin the needle to the shirt"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fastenfixsecureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unpinPierce with a pin
Example: "Pin down the butterfly"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
empaleimpalespiketransfixHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(chess) immobilize a piece
Example Sentences
"She used a pin to hold her hair in place."
"He inserted the pin into the balloon and it popped."
"The map was covered in push pins marking their travel route."
"She pricked her finger with the pin."
"He fastened the fabric with a decorative pin."
Word Game Points
Is PIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is PIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is PIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pin is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
