1. plural of pink; flowers of the pink family or the color pink

1. third person singular present of pink; cuts with a serrated edge
2. third person singular present of pink; makes a light, sharp metallic sound

Examples

• She planted pinks along the garden border.
• The fabric store sells various shades of pinks.
• He pinks the edges of the fabric to prevent fraying.
• The seamstress pinks all her seams.
• The engine pinks when it needs better fuel.
• The metal pinks against the stone.
• Wild pinks bloom in early summer.
• She pinks the paper with decorative scissors.