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(n) a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer''s garment
(n) when a wrestler''s shoulders are forced to the mat
(n) small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
(n) a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts
(n) informal terms of the leg; "fever left him weak on his sticks"
(n) axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
(n) cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown
(n) flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
(n) a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
(n) a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
(n) a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in groups as a target
(v) to hold fast or prevent from moving; "The child was pinned under the fallen tree"
(v) attach or fasten with pins
(v) pierce with a pin; "pin down the butterfly"
(v) immobilize a piece

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