Pin Meaning

There are 15 meaning(s) for word Pin

Meaning 1 : 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
Meaning 2 : small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.

    Synonyms : peg
Meaning 3 : to hold fast or prevent from moving

    Example : The child was pinned under the fallen tree

    Synonyms : immobilise,  immobilize,  trap
Meaning 4 : when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

    Synonyms : fall
Meaning 5 : 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
Meaning 6 : axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

    Synonyms : pivot
Meaning 7 : a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts

    Synonyms : personal identification number,  pin number
Meaning 8 : flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green

    Synonyms : flag
Meaning 9 : informal terms for the leg

    Synonyms : peg,  stick
Meaning 10 : a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target

    Synonyms : bowling pin
Meaning 11 : a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment

Meaning 12 : a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things

Meaning 13 : attach or fasten with pins

    Example : pin the needle to the shirt

Meaning 14 : (chess) immobilize a piece

Meaning 15 : pierce with a pin

    Example : pin down the butterfly

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How to Pronounce Pin

  • pɪn