any of various forms of fasteners or ornaments consisting essentially or partly of a pointed or penetrating wire or shaft (often used in combination): a jeweled pin.a short, slender piece of wire with a point at one end and a head at the other, for fastening things together.a small, slender, often pointed piece of wood, metal, etc., used to fasten, support, or attach things.Pin (pin), USA pronunciation n., v., pinned, pin Computingan identification number chosen by or assigned to an individual to enable access to an automatic teller machine or other device.Idioms pin something on someone, to assign the blame or guilt for something to a person: tried to pin the murder on his cousin.Can you pin down the chief on a date for negotiations? to force (someone) to deal with a situation, answer a question directly, or come to a decision: The reporters tried to pin the president down on his new tax proposals.to hold (something) still in a spot or position: He was pinned under the wreckage during the earthquake.to fasten or attach with or as if with a pin or pins: I pinned the pages together.
Electronics, Electricitya pin-shaped connection, as the terminals on the base of a plug, etc.: That plug has nine pins.Informal Termsa human leg: still a little weak on my pins.Sportany of the rounded wooden clubs set up as the target in bowling, tenpins, etc.Mechanical Engineeringa short metal rod, as a linchpin, driven through holes in adjacent parts, as a hub and an axle, in order to keep the parts together.any of many different forms of fasteners, badges, or ornaments made up in part of a penetrating piece, wire, or shaft: a fraternity pin a tiepin a diamond pin on her dress.a small, slender, pointed piece of metal, etc., used as a fastener or support.Pin /pɪn/ USA pronunciation n., v., pinned, pin
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