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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'pinn', which is related to Latin 'pinna' meaning feather or wing. The pointed shape of the object resembled the sharp tip of a bird's feather, which likely influenced the naming of this fastening device.
Breakdown
pinn (Old English pointed object) → pin. The root relates to Latin pinna (feather, wing), suggesting the sharp, pointed quality that characterizes the object.
🎵Rhyme
🔗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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