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Definition pin in American English

pin verb

[transitive] verb
/pɪn/
1

to fasten something, or to hold it in place using pins

Example

Maps were pinned to the walls.

Example

She pinned the brooch on her dress.

Example

Lucy pinned back her hair and began to put on her makeup.

Synonyms and related words
fasten fix attach
2

to hold someone very firmly so that they cannot move

Example

He had my shoulders pinned to the floor.

Example

Two heavily built men pinned him against the wall.

Synonyms and related words
hold back intercept obstruct
Definition pin in American English