PIN DOWN Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the phrase pin down. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for PIN DOWN
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| narrow | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • not wide • lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view • very limited in degree noun • a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water adjective satellite • limited in extent or scope • characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination verb • make or become more narrow or restricted • define clearly • become more focused on an area of activity or field of study • become tight or as if tight | ||||||
| specify | verbv | |||||
verb • specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement • decide upon or fix definitely • determine the essential quality of • be specific about • define clearly • design or destine • select something or someone for a specific purpose | ||||||
| trap | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned • drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas • something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares • a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters • the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise • informal terms for the mouth • a light two-wheeled carriage • a hazard on a golf course verb • place in a confining or embarrassing position • catch in or as if in a trap • hold or catch as if in a trap • to hold fast or prevent from moving • to sell marijuana on a street corner | ||||||
| nail down | verbv | |||||
verb • succeed in obtaining a position • define clearly • make final; put the last touches on; put into final form | ||||||
| narrow down | verbv | |||||
verb • define clearly • become more focused on an area of activity or field of study | ||||||
| peg down | verbv | |||||
verb • fasten or secure with a wooden pin • define clearly | ||||||