pin vs holder

pin and holder both are nouns.

pin is a verb but holder is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pin	Yes	No	Yes	No
holder	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, holder is a hypernym of pin; that is, holder is a word with a broader meaning than pin:

pin: a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
holder: a holding device

pin (noun)	holder (noun)
a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things	a holding device
a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment	the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it
axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns	a person who holds something
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target
flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
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
informal terms for the leg
small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

pin (verb)	holder (verb)
(chess) immobilize a piece
attach or fasten with pins
pierce with a pin
to hold fast or prevent from moving

Difference between pin and holder

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