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Pin (Noun)

Meaning 1

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

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

  • Fastening
  • Fixing
  • Holdfast

Hyponyms

  • Lynchpin
  • Nog
  • Gudgeon Pin

Related Words

  • Pin (verb)

Meaning 2

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

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Peg

Hypernyms

  • Mark
  • Marker

Meaning 3

When a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

  • Fall

Hypernyms

  • Victory

Hyponyms

  • Takedown

Meaning 4

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.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Pin Tumbler

Meaning 5

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

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Bowling Pin

Hypernyms

  • Bowling Equipment

Hyponyms

  • Ninepin
  • Headpin
  • Duckpin
  • Skittle Pin
  • Candlepin
  • Tenpin

Meaning 6

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

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Thole
  • Tholepin
  • Rowlock
  • Oarlock
  • Peg

Hypernyms

  • Holder

Meaning 7

Axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Pivot

Hypernyms

  • Axis

Hyponyms

  • Fulcrum
  • Pintle

Meaning 8

Flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Flag

Meaning 9

A number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • PIN Number
  • Personal Identification Number

Hypernyms

  • Number

Meaning 10

Informal terms for the leg; "fever left him weak on his sticks".

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

  • Stick
  • Peg

Meaning 11

A piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • She fastened the silver pin to her lapel to add some sparkle to her outfit.
  • The vintage brooch pin was a family heirloom, passed down through generations.
  • He adjusted the tie pin to ensure it was centered and secure on his shirt.
  • The flower-shaped pin was a charming addition to her evening gown.
  • She carefully unpinned the delicate silver pin from her jacket and placed it safely in her jewelry box.

Hypernyms

  • Jewellery

Hyponyms

  • Scarfpin
  • Broach
  • Breastpin
  • Tiepin
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