pin back

Frequency: 6.57.5 per million words

To fasten something (like hair) in a backward position.

pinADVERB + pin

Categories:

back

Examples (10)

  • She used a clip to pin her hair back from her face.
  • He decided to pin back his long fringe while working.
  • Can you help me pin back these curtains?
  • The surgeon carefully pinned the patient's hair back before the operation.
  • She likes to pin back any loose strands of hair.
  • To avoid distractions, the artist would often pin her hair back with a scarf.
  • He had to pin back the torn fabric to prevent it from flapping.
  • Please pin back that poster, it's falling down.
  • I need to pin these papers back so they don't get lost.
  • She gently pinned back the vine from the window.