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pin — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bayonet noun A blade attached to the muzzle end of a rifle, used for close combat.
  • pin noun A short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.

Senses

pin is used for these senses in English:

  • bayonet (engineering) A pin which plays in and out of holes made to receive it, and which thus serves to engage or disengage parts of the machinery.
  • pin A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening.
  • pin (US) A simple accessory that can be attached to clothing with a pin or fastener, often round and bearing a design, logo or message, and used for decoration, identification or to show political affiliation, etc.

bayonet — full definition

  1. noun A blade attached to the muzzle end of a rifle, used for close combat.
  2. verb To stab someone with a bayonet.

pin — full definition

  1. noun A short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.
  2. noun A small decorative badge attached to clothing with a fastener.
  3. verb To fasten something with a pin, or to hold something firmly in place.
  4. verb To attach a digital item, such as a message or app, so it stays visible or easily accessible.

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