pin back
Fasten hair back
Pin back means to fasten something in a rearward position, typically with pins: She pinned back her hair.
The phrase extends to restraining or holding someone in place: The soldiers were pinned back by heavy fire.
In British slang, to pin back your ears means to listen carefully.
Protected from harm
- fastenFix securely in position
- restrictTo impose limits upon
- containHold within limits
- controlAuthority to direct
suppress · check · curb · anchor · fix · attach · immobilize · tack down
Small clasp for locks
- hairclipSmall styling fastener
- hairgripSmall hair-securing clip
- updoHair arranged atop head
- chignonLow coiled hairstyle
bun · ponytail · plaits · braids · hair slide · scrunchie · hair tie · elastic
Decorative fastening ornament
- corsageWearable formal occasion flowers
- boutonniereLapel flower arrangement
- lapelJacket's front fold
- shawlDraped shoulder covering
scarf · pashmina · clasp · fasten · accessorize · ornament · embellish · decorative
secure
Protected from harm
control · suppress · check · curb · anchor · fix · attach · immobilize · tack down
barrette
Small clasp for locks
chignon · bun · ponytail · plaits · braids · hair slide · scrunchie · hair tie · elastic · headband
brooch
Decorative fastening ornament
- corsageWearable formal occasion flowers
- boutonniereLapel flower arrangement
- lapelJacket's front fold
shawl · scarf · pashmina · clasp · fasten · accessorize · ornament · embellish · decorative · vintage
- medal partsribbon, clasp, bar, disc, pendant
- jewelry findingsjump ring, spring ring, clasp, finding, lobster claw
- badge accessorieslanyard, badge holder, badge reel, clip, card holder
- jewelryearrings, bracelet, necklaces, necklace, rings
pin backadvance
Move or progress forward
push forward · press forward · charge · surge ahead · break out
pin, back, pins, pinned, pinning, pinner, backs, backed, backing