American English pronunciation
How to pronounce pines
IPA transcription: ['paɪnz]
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Noun
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a coniferous tree
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straight-grained durable and often resinous white to yellowish timber of any of numerous trees of the genus Pinus
Verb
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have a desire for something or someone who is not present
“She ached for a cigarette”
“I am pining for my lover”
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to hold fast or prevent from moving
“The child was pinned under the fallen tree”
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attach or fasten with pins or as if with pins; .
“pin the needle to the shirt”
“pin the blame on the innocent man”
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pierce with a pin
“pin down the butterfly”
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immobilize a piece
Usage examples
- The Soul of the World is nourished by people's happiness.
- The boy laughed — out of happiness.
- She received the award for her service during the defense of the Philippines.
- The boy laughed — out of happiness.
- And also by unhappiness, envy, and jealousy.
- It is located in Meralco Avenue in Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- The man wept with happiness.
- The white color stands for peace, wisdom and happiness.
- My son and daughter, your happiness shall be my care.
- How can you have any happiness after that?