(informal, usually "pins") The legs of a person
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A thin piece of metal with a sharp point, typically used for fastening items together
“The Major applied the last of the bandage cloth and used a pin to keep it in place.”
A short shaft or bolt, typically used to attach things together
“The gravestone had a steel pin that held the stone upright on the base.”
A small brooch or badge
“On his collar was a pin with the emblem of the red, white, and black flag to which he had sworn eternal love.”
(informal, usually "pins") The legs of a person
“Jennifer Lopez isn't shy about showing off her long pins in those shorts.”
(rare) A small amount or quantity
“And tho' I do not care a pin about it myself, I assure you I shall not easily forgive or forget it.”
A shaft or pin on which a mechanism turns or oscillates
A hook or similar restraint used to fasten things together
A thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, or other rigid material
A patch or other object that indicates a person's official or military rank, or membership in a group or organization
A large barrel for the storage of liquid, especially of alcoholic drinks
A small clasp or fastener used to hold hair in place
Medical device, a thin metal pin used for fixation or stabilization in orthopedic surgery
A machine specially built to be used to play games of pinball
A thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal
To attach or fasten with a pin
“Modern parents fear it is dangerous to allow children to handle the drawing pins that are traditionally used to pin the tail to the drawing of a donkey.”
To hold or pin down (someone)
“If you confront an adversary in a small room, you may want to pin him to the wall or in a corner to prevent mobility.”
To pierce with a sharp implement or weapon
(blame on) To attribute the responsibility for something (bad) to someone or something
Types of personal ornamentation
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