pinne

Pinne is a common noun in several North European languages, notably Norwegian and Swedish, that refers to a slender piece of material shaped like a rod. While the exact material can vary, from wood to metal or plastic, the defining feature is its elongated, narrow form. The word is used across different contexts to describe a simple, stick-like object rather than a complex tool.

Typical uses of pinne include walking sticks or trekking poles, cooking skewers, and various fasteners or locating pins in furniture and machinery. In everyday life, pinne appear in crafts, DIY projects, and construction whenever a small, cylindrical piece is needed to connect, support, or align parts. The term can also describe small rods used as markers or handles in various applications.

In linguistic terms, pinne is cognate with related words in neighboring languages (for example, pinne in Swedish and the equivalent forms in Danish), reflecting shared Germanic roots that describe a thin, elongated object. In technical and mechanical contexts, pinne may refer to pins used to align components, secure parts, or serve as dowels or hinges, depending on the industry.

See also: pin (fastener), dowel, trekking pole. Notes on usage and definite/plural forms vary by language, but the core idea remains a slender rod-like object used for support, connection, or alignment.