pin

/pˈɪn/

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Noun
a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer''s garment
Noun
when a wrestler''s shoulders are forced to the mat
Noun
small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
Noun
a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts
Noun
informal terms for the leg; "fever left him weak on his sticks"
Noun
axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
Noun
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
Noun
flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
Noun
a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
Noun
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
Noun
a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target
Verb
to hold fast or prevent from moving; "The child was pinned under the fallen tree"
Verb
attach or fasten with pins or as if with pins; "pin the needle to the shirt". "pin the blame on the innocent man"
Verb
pierce with a pin; "pin down the butterfly"
Verb
immobilize a piece
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