pins
word · lemma: pin
/ˈpɪnz/
pinz
/pˈɪnz/
pinz
Definition
Small pointed metal objects used for fastening or attaching things, electrical connectors in devices, or the standing targets in bowling.
Usage & Nuances
Plural 'pins' commonly refers to multiple sewing or safety pins, electrical contacts ('USB pins'), or bowling targets. Can refer to decorative items ('lapel pins'). Always match to the specific context: sewing, electronics, sports, or accessories.
Spanish: alfileres - pines (electrónica) - bolos (boliche)Portuguese (BR): alfinetes - pinos (eletrônica) - pinos (boliche)Portuguese (PT): alfinetes - pinos (eletrónica) - pinos (bowling)Chinese (Simplified): 别针 - 引脚 (电子) - 球瓶 (保龄球)Chinese (Traditional): 別針 - 接腳 (電子) - 球瓶 (保齡球)Hindi: पिनें - पिन (इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स) - बोलिंग पिनArabic: دبابيس - دبابيس (إلكترونيات) - قوارير (بولينج)Bengali: পিন - বলিং পিন (খেলা)Russian: булавки - контакты (электроника) - кегли (для боулинга) - значки (декоративные)Japanese: ピン - ボウリングのピン - バッジ (飾り用)Vietnamese: ghim - chân cắm (điện tử) - ki (bowling) - huy hiệu (trang trí)Korean: 핀 - 볼링핀 (스포츠) - 배지 (장식)Turkish: iğne - pim (elektronik) - bowling lobutu - rozet (dekoratif)Urdu: پن - پن (بجلی کا کنیکٹر) - بولنگ پن - بیج (سجاوٹی)Indonesian: peniti - pin (listrik/elektronik) - pin bowling - pin (hiasan)
Example Sentences
She put the sewing pins back in the box.
basic
The flash drive has four metal pins for connection.
basic
He knocked down all ten pins in bowling.
basic
Can you pass me a couple of pins for this fabric?
natural
Be careful not to bend the pins when plugging in the cable.
natural
Those cool enamel pins on her backpack are so unique!
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