vastpinnen — meaning in English

English meaning

• nail noun The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
• pin noun A short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.

Senses

vastpinnen is used for these senses in English:

• nail (slang) To catch.
• pin (often followed by a preposition such as "to" or "on") To fasten or attach (something) with a pin.

nail — full definition

1. noun The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
2. noun A thin, pointed piece of metal hammered into wood or another material to join two things together.
3. verb To fasten something with a nail, or as if with a nail.
4. verb To do something perfectly or catch someone in the act (informal).

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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