Pin

   

Construction

A pin is a device used for fastening objects or material together.

Electronics

In Electronics a pin is an electric interconnection. For example a metal wire coming out of an Integrated circuit or Transistor.

Trade

Someone whose trade is making pins is called a pinner.

Sports

The term pin is used in multiple sports and strategy games:

  • In bowling, pins must be knocked down by the bowling ball
  • In chess, pin refers to preventing a piece from moving by threatening the king
  • In wrestling, pinning a person means holding him against the ground

Society

PIN is also used as an acronym for

Firearms

In firearms, the firing pin is a nail-like device to transfer hammer energy to the primer of ammunition

See also

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