unpin

Meanings

• verb

  To remove a pin or tack from a surface, typically with the use of one's fingers or a tool.

  - "I unpinned the flowers from the table."
  - "The carpenter used a hammer to unpin the nails from the wall."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with unpin
pin , spin , grin , win

---

Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. hymes
   

2. hames
   

3. hams
   

---

Variants

List of all variants of unpin that leads to same result
unpin , unpinned , unpinning , unpins

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

unpinning, unpinned, unpinning something, unpin something from something

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'unpin' is derived from the Old English word 'unpinnan', which means 'to remove a pin or tack'.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. fasten: To secure or attach something to another thing using a fastener such as a screw, nail, or pin.

2. release: To make something no longer held back or prevented from happening. To unfasten or undo a fastener to remove a secured or attached object.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In various cultures, the act of unpinning has significant meaning. For instance, in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, guests are often asked to remove their pins before entering the tea room as a sign of respect and humility. In another example, in Hindu mythology, it is believed that the God Vishnu, who is often depicted with a conch shell, can unpin or release anything, including the primordial ocean of creation, from which all life emerges.

Memorize "unpin" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize unpin is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.