Pin

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NOUN

a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment

when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.

a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts

informal terms for the leg

axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs

flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green

a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things

a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling

VERB

to hold fast or prevent from moving

attach or fasten with pins

pierce with a pin

(chess) immobilize a piece

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