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pin

Definition

  • noun: a thin, pointed piece of stiff wire with a rounded head at one end that is used especially for fastening pieces of cloth
  • noun: a piece of solid material (as wood or metal) used especially for fastening things together or as a support by which one thing may be suspended from another
  • verb: to fasten or attach (something) with a pin
  • verb: to fasten, join, or secure with a pin
  • usually used in plural

Examples

  • The soldiers were 'pinned' down by enemy fire. [=the soldiers were unable to move because they were being shot at by the enemy]

  • She's always 'dropping names'. [=saying the names of famous people she knows to try to impress others]

  • Reporters tried to 'pin' him 'down' on the specific changes he wants to make to the tax laws.

Movie quotes

  • (..) of District , this years victors of the th Annual Hunger Games. Congratulations. Thank you. What a lovely pin. Thank you, it's from my district. They must be very proud of you. So what happens when we get back? I don't know. I guess I may try to forget. (..)
    2012 The Hunger Games
  • (..) Oh no. Here's how it will pick you in the back. Breathe. Wanna see what I got you today? It's a Mocking Jay pin. To protect you. And as long as you have it. Nothing bad will happen to you. Okay? I promise. (..)
    2012 The Hunger Games