Synonyms of pin

pin 1 of 2

noun

ˈpin 

as in leg

a lower limb of an animal

a cat that was still a little unsteady on its pins after anesthesia

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leg
• thigh
• member
• shank
• calf
• shin
• forelimb
• foreleg
• drumstick
• ham

pin

2 of 2

verb

as in to tack

Related Words

• tack
• mount
• hook
• sling
• hang
• suspend
• dangle
• string
• drape
• extend (out)
• swing
• project
• stick out
• protrude
• garland
• festoon
• jut
• cascade
• depend
• overhang
• balance
• fall
• poise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pin

Noun

Hall-effect switches come in 3-pin or 5-pin varieties, and the polarity of the switch’s magnet must be compatible with the PCB’s sensors, or depressing the switch may not trigger the sensor beneath it. — ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026

Lowen selects a slinky red Versace safety-pin slip dress, reminiscent of Verity’s earlier first-meet gown, and presumably blow-dries her long, dark brown hair and bangs into a sleeker, sultrier style. — Fawnia Soo Hoo, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026

Verb

With no threat of a rushing attack, UCF began to pin its ears back and send more rushers at Craig, who was sacked twice in the second half and pressured on countless other dropbacks. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2026

At one point, the clothes pin the child to their bed, like a hysteria patient in the era of Jean-Martin Charcot. — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing pin

• pin money