ALL meanings of pins
PINS
P p - noun pins a number assigned to an individual, used to establish identity in order to gain access to a computer system via an automatic teller machine, a point-of-sale terminal, or other device. 1
- verb with object pins to fasten or attach with or as with a pin or pins: to pin two pieces of cloth together. 1
- verb with object pins to hold fast in a spot or position (sometimes followed by down): The debris pinned him down. 1
- verb with object pins to transfix or mount with a pin or the like: to pin a flower as a botanical specimen. 1
- verb with object pins Chess. to immobilize (an enemy piece) by placing one's queen, rook, or bishop in a position to check the exposed king or capture a valuable piece if the pinned piece were moved. 1
- verb with object pins Wrestling. to secure a fall over one's opponent. 1
- verb with object pins Digital Technology. to bookmark (a photo or link) on Pinterest, a website and mobile application: He pinned a jacket from Macy's on his fashion board. to fix (a social media post) to the top of a feed: She pinned a tweet about her forthcoming book to the top of her Twitter feed. 1
- verb without object pins Digital Technology. to bookmark a photo or link on Pinterest: I've been pinning a lot lately. 1
- idioms pins get pinned, (of a young woman) to receive a male student's fraternity pin as a symbol of his affection and fidelity, usually symbolizing that the couple is going steady or plans to become engaged. (of a young couple) to become formally pledged to one another, though not yet engaged, by the bestowing of such a pin or the exchange of pins. 1
- idioms pins pin something on someone, Informal. to ascribe the blame or guilt for something to a person; show someone to be culpable: They pinned the crime on him. 1
- idioms pins pull the pin, Informal. to end a relationship, project, program, or the like, because of lack of continuing interest, success, funds, etc. 1