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Uncommonpin
The correct spelling is pin.
How to pronounce pin
/pɪn/
nounIPA: /pɪn/
Say it like: Pin
The correct spelling is pin. A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening. For example: "Pull the pin out of the grenade before throwing it at the enemy."
Usage Examples
“Pull the pin out of the grenade before throwing it at the enemy.”
“I'm not so good on my pins these days.”
“The UK standard connector for domestic mains electricity has three pins.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening.
- 2.A small nail with a head and a sharp point.
- 3.A cylinder often of wood or metal used to fasten or as a bearing between two parts.
- 4.The victory condition of holding the opponent's shoulders on the wrestling mat for a prescribed period of time.
- 5.A slender object specially designed for use in a specific game or sport, such as skittles or bowling.
verb
- 1.(often followed by a preposition such as "to" or "on") To fasten or attach (something) with a pin.
- 2.(usually in the passive) To cause (a piece) to be in a pin.
- 3.To pin down (someone).
- 4.To enclose; to confine; to pen; to pound.
- 5.To attach (an icon, application, etc.) to another item.
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