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1. pin_tumbler
noun. 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.
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2. tumbler
noun. ['ˈtʌmblɝ'] a glass with a flat bottom but no handle or stem; originally had a round bottom.
Synonyms
Etymology
- tumbler (English)
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tumble (English)
3. tumbler
noun. ['ˈtʌmblɝ'] pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground.
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Etymology
- tumbler (English)
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tumble (English)
4. tumbler
noun. ['ˈtʌmblɝ'] a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown.
Synonyms
Etymology
- tumbler (English)
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- tumble (English)
5. pin
verb. ['ˈpɪn'] to hold fast or prevent from moving.
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Etymology
- pin (English)
- pinne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pinn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. pin
noun. ['ˈpɪn'] a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment.
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Etymology
- pin (English)
- pinne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pinn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. pin
verb. ['ˈpɪn'] attach or fasten with pins or as if with pins.
Etymology
- pin (English)
- pinne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pinn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. pin
noun. ['ˈpɪn'] informal terms for the leg.
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Etymology
- pin (English)
- pinne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pinn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. pin
noun. ['ˈpɪn'] a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing.
Etymology
- pin (English)
- pinne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pinn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
10. pin
noun. ['ˈpɪn'] a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things.
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Synonyms
Etymology
- pin (English)
- pinne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pinn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
- point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))