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noun
The action of the verb pin in any sense.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A ceremony in which a pin badge is given.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The establishment of the definite quantum state of a particle, or of the occupation number of a system of particles
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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verb
present participle and gerund of pin
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
a mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled by the giving of a fraternity pin
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: promise
History
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Across languages
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