1. plural of pin; thin pointed fasteners used to hold things together
2. legs
Usage: informal
3. wooden objects knocked down in bowling
Usage: bowling

1. third person singular present of pin; fastens or secures with pins
2. third person singular present of pin; holds someone down or traps them

Examples

• She used safety pins to hem her dress.
• The wrestler was weak in the pins after the long match.
• He knocked down all ten pins with his first ball.
• She pins the fabric before sewing it.
• The heavy bookshelf pins him against the wall.
• Mom pins the laundry to the clothesline every morning.
• The coach pins the team schedule to the bulletin board.