Pin

usgb/pɪn/
noun

A small, pointed piece of metal that you use to attach things to each other.

She used a pin to attach the badge to her shirt.
Visual representation of "pin" - A small, pointed piece of metal that you use to attach things to each other

Often appears as...

  • safety pin
  • pin number
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Not only sewing

While often used for sewing, 'pin' can refer to small metal items used in various situations.

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He used a pin to reset the device.
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Physical attachment

'Pin' implies a temporary and not damaging way to attach things together.

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Can you pin this note to the corkboard?
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