adj
Uncommon
pinned
pihnd
Pinned (adj) means Fastened, held in place, or trapped with a pin or similar force. Example: “The tweet was pinned to the top of her profile.”
adj
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Fastened, held in place, or trapped with a pin or similar force.
"The tweet was pinned to the top of her profile."
"His leg was pinned under the fallen branch."
"The pinned notice on the board listed the new bus times."
How to use pinned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHeld firmly in place — whether by an actual pin, in wrestling, or as a "pinned" post online.
Common pairings
pinned post
pinned message
pinned down
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What does “pinned” mean?
The word “pinned” means fastened, held in place, or trapped with a pin or similar force. In plain terms, held firmly in place — whether by an actual pin, in wrestling, or as a "pinned" post online.
How do you pronounce “pinned”?
“Pinned” is pronounced pihnd (/pɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “pinned” in a sentence?
Here is “pinned” used in a sentence: “The tweet was pinned to the top of her profile.”
What part of speech is “pinned”?
“Pinned” is an adjective.
Is “pinned” a common word?
“Pinned” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "pinned" and "trapped"?
"Pinned" specifically implies being fastened or held in place by a pin or a similar pressing force, such as being pinned under a fallen object, while "trapped" is broader and covers any situation of being unable to escape, regardless of the cause. Something pinned is usually held by direct physical pressure, whereas trapped can result from enclosure or blockage as well.
How is "pinned" used outside its literal physical sense?
"Pinned" is often used figuratively to describe being fixed or held in place by circumstance, attention, or force, such as "pinned by the crowd's stares" or a message "pinned" to the top of a list online. In digital contexts, it commonly describes content deliberately kept fixed at the top of a page or feed.
What does it mean when a post is "pinned" on social media?
When a post is "pinned" on social media, it means the platform or user has fixed it in place, usually at the top of a profile or feed, so it stays visible above newer posts. This extends the core sense of "pinned" as being held or fastened in a fixed position.
