Synonyms: bowling pin, pin
Definition: a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target
Similar words: bowling equipment
Definition: equipment used in bowling
Synonyms: peg, oarlock, rowlock, thole, tholepin, pin
Definition: a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
Similar words: holder
Definition: a holding device
Usage: a towel holder; a cigarette holder; an umbrella holder
Synonyms: pin
Definition: a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
Similar words: fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast
Definition: restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
Synonyms: pin
Definition: a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
Similar words: jewellery, jewelry
Definition: an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
Definition: flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
Similar words: golf equipment
Definition: sports equipment used in playing golf
Synonyms: pin, pin tumbler
Definition: cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown
Similar words: tumbler
Definition: a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown
Definition: axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
Similar words: axis, axis of rotation
Definition: the center around which something rotates
Definition: informal terms for the leg
Usage: fever left him weak on his sticks
Similar words: leg
Definition: a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
Synonyms: PIN, PIN number, personal identification number
Definition: a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts
Similar words: identification number, number
Definition: a numeral or string of numerals that is used for identification
Usage: she refused to give them her Social Security number
Definition: small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
Similar words: mark, marker, marking
Definition: a distinguishing symbol
Usage: the owner's mark was on all the sheep
Definition: when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat
Similar words: triumph, victory
Definition: a successful ending of a struggle or contest
Usage: a narrow victory; the general always gets credit for his army's victory; clinched a victory; convincing victory; the agreement was a triumph for common sense
Synonyms: pin
Definition: immobilize a piece
Similar words: aggress, attack
Definition: take the initiative and go on the offensive
Usage: The Serbs attacked the village at night; The visiting team started to attack
Synonyms: pin
Definition: attach or fasten with pins or as if with pins
Usage: pin the needle to the shirt. pin the blame on the innocent man
Similar words: fix, fasten, secure
Definition: cause to be firmly attached
Usage: fasten the lock onto the door; she fixed her gaze on the man
Synonyms: pin
Definition: pierce with a pin
Usage: pin down the butterfly
Similar words: empale, transfix, impale, spike
Definition: pierce with a sharp stake or point
Usage: impale a shrimp on a skewer