Pronunciation: /pɪn/
noun a small, slender, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together
A1 She used a pin to attach her name tag to her shirt.
A2 He accidentally pricked his finger with a pin while sewing.
B1 The map had a pin marking the location of the hidden treasure.
B2 She carefully pinned up her hair before going out for the evening.
C1 The detective found a crucial clue pinned to the noticeboard.
C2 The tailor expertly pinned the fabric before sewing the garment.
verb to attach or fasten with a pin
A1 She pins her hair back with a clip.
A2 He pins the map to the wall to show the route.
B1 I need to pin the fabric before sewing it together.
B2 The detective was able to pin the crime on the suspect.
C1 The journalist tried to pin down the exact location of the secret meeting.
C2 The scientist was able to pin the cause of the disease on a specific gene mutation.
formal She secured the fabric with a pin before sewing it together.
informal Can you pass me that pin so I can hang up this picture?
slang I feel like a pin in a haystack trying to find my keys in this mess.
figurative His words were like a pin, pricking at her conscience.
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