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
🇺🇸 US/pɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/pɪn/
🌳Etymology
Rootpin
🎵Rhyme
winthinspinbeginchin
win
thin
spin
begin
chin
🔗Collocations
safety pin
pin down
pin up
bowling pin
pin number
hair pin
pin cushion
📝Examples
“My grandmother could pin a perfect dress without any pattern.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“She pinned her phone number to the bulletin board and waited for Prince Charming to call.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
fastenattachsecurefixclip
Antonyms
unpindetachrelease
Related
needleclipstapletackbolt
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