pins

[pɪnz]

pins Definition

• 1. a thin metal or plastic rod with a pointed end, used for fastening things together
• 2. a thin metal or plastic rod with a flat head at one end and a point at the other, used especially for fastening pieces of cloth

Using pins: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pins" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She secured the hem of her dress with pins.

• Example

  The notice was pinned to the board.

• Example

  He pricked his finger on a pin.

• Example

  She used pins to hold the fabric in place while she sewed it.

pins Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pins

• needles
• tacks
• staples

Phrases with pins

• pin down

  to force someone to make a decision or give a clear statement about something

  Example

  I tried to pin him down on a date for the meeting, but he was evasive.

• pin on

  to blame someone for something

  Example

  They tried to pin the blame on me, but I had nothing to do with it.

• safety pin

  a pin with a cover over the point, used for fastening clothes together

  Example

  She used a safety pin to fix the tear in her shirt.

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Summary: pins in Brief

The term 'pins' [pɪnz] refers to thin metal or plastic rods with pointed ends, used for fastening things together. They are commonly used to secure pieces of cloth or paper, as well as to hold things in place temporarily. The phrase 'pin down' means to force someone to make a decision or give a clear statement about something, while 'pin on' means to blame someone for something.