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/pɪnz/
(pin)
fastening device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pin' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'pinn', where it meant 'peg' or 'bolt'.
Historical Evolution
'pinn' transformed into the Middle English word 'pin', and eventually became the modern English word 'pin'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'peg or bolt', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a small, slender, pointed piece of metal'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
small, slender, pointed pieces of metal used for fastening or attaching things.
She used pins to hold the fabric in place.
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