noun
szpilka
/ˈʂpʲilka/· rzeczownikAlso
pinezka(f)
Definition
A thin, sharp piece of metal with a round head, used for fastening things together or to a surface.
Examples
She used a pin to fasten the fabric.
Użyła szpilki, żeby przypiąć materiał.
He stuck the note to the board with a pin.
Przyczepił notatkę do tablicy pinezką.
Collocations
safety pindrawing pinhair pin
verb
przypinać
/pʂɨˈpʲinat͡ɕ/· czasownikAlso
unieruchamiać
Definition
To fasten something with a pin or to hold someone or something firmly in a place.
Examples
She pinned the brooch to her dress.
Przypięła broszkę do sukienki.
The wrestler pinned his opponent to the mat.
Zapaśnik unieruchomił przeciwnika na macie.
Collocations
pin downpin uppin to the wall
Word forms
pinnedpast simplepinspluralpinningpresent participle
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