| headpin |
in bowling, the pin nearest to the bowler; kingpin. |
| kingpin |
the frontmost or central pin in a grouping of bowling pins. [2/3 definitions] |
| linchpin |
a locking pin inserted through the end of a shaft to hold a wheel or other moving part. [1/2 definitions] |
| ninepins |
(sing.) a pin used in this game. [1/2 definitions] |
| nog1 |
a wooden pin or block inserted into brickwork or masonry to provide a hold for nails that support the woodwork or wooden members. |
| peg |
a pin in the neck of a stringed musical instrument that may be turned to change the tension of a string. [1/5 definitions] |
| pin |
to pierce or attach with or as if with a pin or pins. [1/7 definitions] |
| pin curl |
a strand of usu. damp hair wound around a finger into a flat curl and secured with a bobby pin until set. |
| pin game |
see "ring and pin game." |
| pinhead |
the flat head of a straight pin. [1/2 definitions] |
| pinhole |
a tiny hole, esp. one made by a pin. |
| pintle |
an upright pin or bolt on which another part pivots, used esp. in towing devices. |
| pinwheel |
a toy that resembles a windmill secured on a stick by a pin, the wheel of which revolves in the wind or when blown upon. [1/3 definitions] |
| pivot |
a part, such as a rod or pin, upon which another part rotates, swings, or oscillates. [1/6 definitions] |
| plaque |
a small button or pin worn esp. for identifying a member of an organization or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| ring and pin game |
a game, traditionally played by many American Indian tribes, in which a ring is attached by a string to a stick, or pin, and players attempt to swing the ring up and over the stick. |
| rivet |
a metal pin that has a head at one end and is hammered flat at the other end after the shank has been passed through holes in the metal plates or other objects to be pinned together. [1/3 definitions] |
| roll |
become flattened out, as under a rolling pin. [1/32 definitions] |
| safety pin |
a pin doubled back on itself to form a clasp with a spring at one end and a protective sheath at the other that covers and holds the point. |
| skewer |
a long, usu. metal pin used to hold food together or suspend it during cooking. [3 definitions] |
| spike1 |
to pin down or pierce with a spike or spikes. [1/9 definitions] |