Basic Details
Word: Pin
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, thin piece of metal or plastic used to fasten things together or hold them in place.
Synonyms: Fastener, clip, tack
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Pin your hopes on: To rely on something or someone for success. Example: "She decided to pin her hopes on winning the competition."
- In a pin: To be in a difficult or uncomfortable position. Example: "He felt he was in a pin when he had to choose between two friends."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She used a pin to attach the paper to the board for her project presentation.
Example 2: The sewing box was full of colourful pins waiting to be used for various crafts.
Example 3: The butcher used a large pin to hold the meat together while it cooked.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the modern safety pin was invented in 1849 by Walter Hunt? It was designed to safely hold fabric together and is an everyday item used for many different purposes!
Famous Quote
"If your head is pinned down by troubles, it will be hard to see the light above." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pin" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A small fastener
c) A large animal
d) A piece of furniture
Answer: b) A small fastener
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pin"?
a) Clip
b) Block
c) Ball
d) String
Answer: a) Clip
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "pin"?
a) Bolt
b) N/A
c) Hook
d) Nail
Answer: b) N/A
4. Which sentence uses "pin" correctly?
a) She tried to pin the butterfly to the wall.
b) He used a pin to fix his bicycle tire.
c) I saw a pin swimming in the lake.
d) The pin flew high in the sky.
Answer: b) He used a pin to fix his bicycle tire.
5. Which idiom means to rely heavily on someone or something?
a) In a pin
b) Pin your hopes on
c) Win by a pin
d) Pinch of luck
Answer: b) Pin your hopes on
