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pin
noun(pin)
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
Synonyms: oarlock, peg, rowlock, thole, tholepin,
pin
noun(pin)
small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
Synonyms: peg,
pin
verb(pin)
to hold fast or prevent from moving
Synonyms: immobilise, immobilize, trap,
Examples:
The child was pinned under the fallen tree.
pin
noun(pin)
when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat
Synonyms: fall,
pin
noun(pin)
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
Synonyms: pin tumbler,
pin
noun(pin)
axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
Synonyms: pivot,
pin
noun(pin)
a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts
Synonyms: personal identification number, pin number,
pin
noun(pin)
flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
Synonyms: flag,
pin
noun(pin)
informal terms for the leg
Synonyms: peg, stick,
pin
noun(pin)
a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target
Synonyms: bowling pin,
pin
noun(pin)
a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
pin
noun(pin)
a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
pin
verb(pin)
attach or fasten with pins
Antonyms: unpin,
Examples:
Pin the needle to the shirt.
pin
verb(pin)
(chess) immobilize a piece
pin
verb(pin)
pierce with a pin
Examples:
Pin down the butterfly.

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