Synonyms of pins

pins 1 of 2

noun

plural of pin

as in legs

a lower limb of an animal

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• legs
• thighs
• calves
• members
• shanks
• hams
• shins
• forelegs
• drumsticks
• forelimbs

pins

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pin

as in tacks

Related Words

• tacks
• mounts
• strings
• hooks
• dangles
• drapes
• projects
• extends (out)
• slings
• hangs
• suspends
• swings
• sticks out
• garlands
• juts
• festoons
• protrudes
• depends
• overhangs
• cascades
• balances
• falls
• poises

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pins

Noun

The crypto influencers who aren't dead or in prison are now wearing suits with American flag lapel pins on their podcasts. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

One of the thousands of bow tie pins that were given to fans on July 30 for the Rocket Classic opening. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Using mini French hair pins, Rose secured messy sections of hair into twists and left the ends out to create the same effortless movement. — Ariana Yaptangco, InStyle, 28 July 2026

Doctors call this paresthesia, a catch-all term for the pins-and-needles feeling that arises when normal nerve signaling gets disrupted. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Shoppers will also win prizes along the way, such as tote bags, pins, stickers and a free audiobook. — Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

The Thames holds innumerable coins, dress pins, and nails from the pre-industrial era. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Curl recommends keeping an eye out for hollow glass rolling pins, solid wood rolling pins, and antique copper or tin molds. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026

Almost always, their teams will pay for the collarbone to undergo surgery — having pins or a plate inserted to lock it in place. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Phrases Containing pins

• on pins and needles