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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Pin
A small, usually thin, piece of metal used for fastening or as a decoration.
Definitions
- A small device used for joining or fixing things together, typically made of metal and having a sharp point at one end.
- A small, usually decorative, piece of metal or other material used to fasten or join something, such as a badge or brooch.
- To attach or fasten something with a pin or similar device.
Etymology of Pin
The word "pin" originated from Old English "pinn", which is also the source of the Modern English word "pin". The term has been used in English since the 9th century and has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "pinniz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "Pfahl", meaning "stake" or "post".
Example Uses
- She used a pin to fasten her badge to her jacket.
- The carpenter used a pin to secure the wooden beam in place.
- The woman wore a beautiful brooch, a large pin adorned with precious stones.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unfasten
detach
remove
loosen
release
unclip
unstick
separate
divide
disconnect
undo
untie
unbind
unleash
unfetter
unshackle
liberate
free