Synonyms for

Pins

Verb / pɪnz / Another word for pins — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a slender, pointed piece of metal, wood, or other material used for fastening things together or as a support

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

fasteners tacks studs brooches

Informal

prongs needles spikes

Literary

darts stings

Antonyms

release loosen free unfasten untie slack

Common collocations

  • safety pin
  • lapel pin
  • pin cushion
  • pin up
  • pin down
  • pin stripe
  • pin drop
  • push pin

Word family

noun pin
verb pin

Usage note

As a noun, 'pins' most commonly refers to small pointed objects used for fastening or marking. As a verb, it means to fasten with a pin or to hold someone or something in a fixed position.

Example sentences

  1. I used pins to hold up my artwork on the bulletin board.
  2. She fixed her hair with bobby pins.
  3. The carpenter used several nails and pins to hold the table together.
  4. I need to buy more safety pins for my sewing project.
  5. He accidentally swallowed a pin and had to go to the doctor.

Quotes

  • The safety of the people shall be the highest law. - Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • I'm a pinball machine. - Mick Jagger
  • I have a mind to join a club and beat you over the head with it. - Groucho Marx

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