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/pɪn/
A2 · Elementary★★★★★
noun

Simple Meaning

a small, thin piece of metal used to hold things together or to fasten cloth.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English
Elementary — simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

Can you help me pin this notice to the board?

I need a safety pin because my button fell off.

Full Definition

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.

Related Words

Synonyms:
needlefastener
Word Family:
pinnedpinningpinless