pin vs mark

pin and mark both are nouns.

pin and mark both are verbs.

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

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

pin: small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
mark: a distinguishing symbol

Other hypernyms of pin include marker, marking.

pin (noun)	mark (noun)
a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things	something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal
a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment	an indication of damage
axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns	a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing	the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember
a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target	a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green	a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
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	a symbol of disgrace or infamy
informal terms for the leg	a distinguishing symbol
small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.	a visible indication made on a surface
when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat	a reference point to shoot at
	a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
	a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
	formerly the basic unit of money in Germany

pin (verb)	mark (verb)
(chess) immobilize a piece	make or leave a mark on
attach or fasten with pins	insert punctuation marks into
pierce with a pin	assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
to hold fast or prevent from moving	celebrate by some ceremony or observation
	put a check mark on or near or next to
	be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
	make underscoring marks
	remove from a list
	designate as if by a mark
	establish as the highest level or best performance
	make small marks into the surface of
	mark with a scar
	attach a tag or label to
	notice or perceive
	to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

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