pin in Dutch
pin in Dutch is speld, pin, speldje — pin means a short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.
pin in Dutch
speld
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
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.
speldje
(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.
penning
(chess) Either a scenario in which moving a lesser piece to escape from attack would expose a more valuable piece to being taken instead, or one where moving a piece is impossible as it would place the king in check.
vastpinnen
(often followed by a preposition such as "to" or "on") To fasten or attach (something) with a pin.
What does "pin" mean?
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noun A short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.
"She used a pin to hold the hem in place before sewing it."
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noun A small decorative badge attached to clothing with a fastener.
"He wore a small enamel pin on his jacket lapel."
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verb To fasten something with a pin, or to hold something firmly in place.
"She pinned the notice to the corkboard."
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verb To attach a digital item, such as a message or app, so it stays visible or easily accessible.
"I pinned the group chat to the top of my messages."
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pin in a sentence
- She used a pin to hold the hem in place before sewing it.
- He wore a small enamel pin on his jacket lapel.
- She pinned the notice to the corkboard.
- He pinned his opponent to the mat and won the match.
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What is "pin" in Dutch?
"pin" in Dutch is speld, pin, speldje. pin means: A short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.
How do you use "pin" in a sentence?
Example: "She used a pin to hold the hem in place before sewing it." In Dutch, "pin" is speld, pin, speldje.
Are there other ways to say "pin" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "pin": speld, pin, speldje, penning, vastpinnen.
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