Meaning
A short thin piece of metal with a sharp point, used to hold things together.
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Word origin
From Old English pinn, meaning a peg or small pointed fastener.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- pinn
Grammar
Examples
sewed .
Pins hold cloth or paper in place.
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As a verb, "pin" means to fix something in place with a pin.
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A common saying for a very, very quiet room.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 29, lesson 10: pin, lightning, cheek and 7 more words.