This meaning refers to thin pointed metal or plastic objects used for fastening, marking, or holding.
She used pins to hold the fabric in place.
The notice board was covered with colorful pins.
This technical meaning refers to thin metal terminals that carry electrical signals or power.
The cable has twelve connector pins.
Bent pins can prevent the processor from working.
This dated informal meaning refers to a person's legs.
After the race, my pins felt weak.
The old man was still steady on his pins.
This is the third-person singular form of pin and means fastening something with a pin or similar object.
She pins the photograph to the board.
The nurse pins the badge to her uniform.
This meaning refers to trapping or holding someone or something so movement is impossible.
The defender pins the attacker against the wall.
The fallen branch pins the bicycle to the ground.
