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pivot vs pin

pin vs pivot

pivot and pin both are nouns.

pivot and pin both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pivot Yes No Yes No
pin Yes No Yes No
As nouns, pivot and pin are synonyms defined as:
  • pivot and pin: axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
pivot (noun) pin (noun)
the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
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
pivot (verb) pin (verb)
turn on a pivot (chess) immobilize a piece
attach or fasten with pins
pierce with a pin
to hold fast or prevent from moving
Difference between pivot and pin

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