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pin

pin

Meaning of pin

a small thin piece of metal used for fastening things

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British English/pɪn/
American English/pɪn/
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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between pin / safety pin / straight pin

P
🇬🇧English
pin

the general word for a small thin metal fastener

A2Very Often

She used a pin to hold the fabric together.

S
🇬🇧English
safety pin

a pin with a clasp that covers the sharp point for safety

A2Very Often

Use a safety pin to fix the tear in your shirt.

S
🇬🇧English
straight pin

a long, straight pin with a sharp point, often used in sewing

A2Often

The dressmaker held the pattern in place with straight pins.

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/pɪn/

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/pɪn/, /pɪn/

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a small thin piece of metal used for fastening things

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