Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A small, sharp, pointed piece of metal used for fastening, holding, or attaching items, often with a round top or flat head.
Pin
/pɪn/Synonyms:
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Examples:
What he pinned his faith to was his later work.
Jen was wet, but no pins were sticking into her.
Carol Boynton says the mark was made by a pin.'
Etymology:
From Middle English pinne, stemming from Old English pinn, akin to Old High German pfinn for peg or stake, derived from Proto-Germanic pinnaz, ultimately tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root bend, meaning to twist.
Usage Statistics:
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