'pin' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'pin' with 11 example sentences.

pin noun

: a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment

: when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

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

: informal terms for the leg

: axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

: 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

: flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green

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

: a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

: a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target

pin verb

: to hold fast or prevent from moving

: attach or fasten with pins

: pierce with a pin

: (chess) immobilize a piece

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

I have pins and needles in my leg.

Be careful where you stick the pin.

The pin pierced his finger and it began to bleed.

They're on pins and needles.

I've forgotten my pin number.

The investigators tried to pin the blame on the pilot.

He was pinned down by a fallen tree.

He always keeps his room as neat as a pin.

Roy fastened the medal with a pin.

It is a sin to steal even a pin.

Words related to 'pin'

peg needle brooch tack

Learn how to use 'PIN' with 1 example sentences.

PIN noun: : a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts

I can't remember my PIN number.