pin — a 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
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a 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
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɪn/
Korean meaning: 핀, 압핀 (천을 고정하는 뾰족한 금속 도구)
Korean pronunciation: **핀**
Example Sentences
- My grandmother could pin a perfect dress without any pattern.
- I tried to pin my hopes on winning the lottery, but I forgot to buy a ticket.
- The detective couldn't pin the crime on any suspect without solid evidence.
pin
NOUN//pɪn//
a 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
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'pinn'에서 유래하여, 라틴어 'pinna'(깃털, 날개)와 연관됩니다. 뾰족한 모양이 새의 깃털 끝과 비슷해서 이런 이름이 붙었다는 흥미로운 이야기가 있어요.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother could pin a perfect dress without any pattern.”
“I tried to pin my hopes on winning the lottery, but I forgot to buy a ticket.”
“The detective couldn't pin the crime on any suspect without solid evidence.”
“She pinned her phone number to the bulletin board and waited for Prince Charming to call.”
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