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pin
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- pronunciation:
- pIn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a small, stiff wire with a sharp point and usually a flat head. Pins are used to fasten or attach cloth, paper, or other materials.
大头针
The sewing kit holds both pins and needles.
- similar words:
- staple, tack
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| definition 2: |
something that fastens to clothing by using such a pointed piece of wire.
别针
a diaper pinThat's a pretty pin you're wearing.
- similar words:
- brooch, safety pin
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| definition 3: |
a wooden or metal peg used for connecting or holding parts together.
栓, 连接销
On older bicycles, the pedal is held to the crank by a steel pin.在老的自行车中，脚踏板由一个钢针固定在转动曲柄上。- synonyms:
- peg
- similar words:
- nail, rivet, tack
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| definition 4: |
any of the ten wooden clubs that are shaped like bottles at which the ball is rolled in bowling.
保龄球瓶柱
Carlos knocked down nine pins with his first try at bowling.
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| related words: |
bolt, buckle, clasp, clip |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
pins, pinning, pinned |
| definition 1: |
to cause to hold together using a pin or pins.
固定
She pinned together the pieces of the dress before she actually sewed them.她将裙子的各片固定起来然后再把它们缝起来。- synonyms:
- attach
- similar words:
- peg, pierce, rivet, tack
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| definition 2: |
to hold firmly, so as to prevent motion.
按住
He pinned his brother to the ground.他将他的哥哥按倒在地上。- similar words:
- affix, fasten, fix, rivet, secure
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| related words: |
bolt, clasp, clip, nail |
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