A pin is a small metal object with a sharp point. People use it to fasten or hold things like papers or cloth.
Please use a pin to hold the paper.
She wore a pin on her jacket.
In technology or machines, pins are small metal parts that connect or hold machine parts together.
The machine has four metal pins inside.
Insert the pin to connect the parts.
PIN means a secret number code people use to protect their bank cards or devices, so no one else can use them.
Enter your PIN to use the card.
Don’t share your PIN with others.
To pin means to use a pin to attach or fasten something, like paper or clothes. You can pin something to hold it in place.
She pinned the paper to the board.
He pinned the badge on his shirt.
To pin someone means to hold them down so they cannot move, often in sports or fights.
The boxer pinned his opponent to the ground.
She pinned him during the game.
A pin can mean a small sign or symbol that shows a place on a map, often used in phone apps or computers.
Drop a pin where you want to meet.
She saved the pin on her phone map.
To pin means to say someone is responsible for something bad, like blame or fault. It is used in a figurative way.
She pinned the mistake on her friend.
They pinned the blame on the new worker.
