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DictionarypinFastening and holding
noun / verb

pin

PIN/pɪn/

A small pointed fastener used to hold things in place.

A straight pin holds the folded fabric in place.

A small straight sewing pin with rounded head pierces two overlapping scraps of plain fabric, enlarged clear sharp point and simple fastening function.
Etymology
pinLatinfeather; projecting point

Latin pinna meant “feather” but also named projecting features such as pinnacles and headlands. Its extended use for points led to the peg or fastener meaning.

In context

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side of the garment, and it's too small. So, I've marked a pin here where we need to let it out some here.
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More examples

  • She pins a note to the bulletin board.
  • He pinned the blanket down with a heavy book.
  • Keep loose pins in a small box.

Forms

pin · pins · pinned · pinning

unpin verb — To remove pins or release something pinned.

Similar words

tack
A short, broad-headed fastener pressed or hammered into a surface.
clip
Holds materials together by gripping rather than piercing them.
nail
Usually hammered into wood to make a more permanent fastening.