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noun Theater.

a spotlight that produces a narrow beam of light illuminating a very small part of a stage, used especially to focus attention on a detail.

the beam of light so produced.

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Origin of pin spot

First recorded in 1945–50

Words nearby pin spot

pin seal, Pinsent, pinsetter, Pinsk, pin someone's ears back, pin spot, pinspotter, Pins' syndrome, pinstripe, pinstriped, pinstriping

Other definitions for pin spot (2 of 2)

pin-spot

[ pin-spot ]

/ ˈpɪnˌspɒt /

verb (used with object), pin-spot·ted, pin-spot·ting.Theater.

to illuminate with a pin spot.

Origin of pin-spot

v. use of pin spot

How to use pin spot in a sentence

Michael Steinbrick, a personal trainer with New York Sports Clubs, says he can always spot a newbie.
How to Survive the New Year ‘Gympocalypse’|Tim Teeman|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In the years to come, Wha became a legendary starting out spot for various soon-to-be rock stars.
The Bars That Made America Great|Nina Strochlic|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And so the “Glo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-ria” in this number earns it a spot on my list.
Yes, I Like Christmas Music. Stop Laughing.|Michael Tomasky|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On my short list of the great rock voices of all time, he is battling for the top spot with Mick Jagger.
The Greatest Rock Voice of All Time Belonged to Joe Cocker|Ted Gioia|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST

It was a massive hit, and the safety-pin dress a brilliant cartoonish cherry on top of it.
Happy 20th Birthday, Liz Hurley’s Safety-Pin Dress|Tim Teeman|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Suddenly, however, he became aware of a small black spot far ahead in the very middle of the unencumbered track.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
There was a lathe near the spot where David Arden stood, and shavings and splinters under his feet.
Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
We see the whole land, even if but at a distance, instead of being limited merely to the spot where our foot treads.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
Though, as everybody well knew, the doctor had forbidden her to lift so much as a pin!
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
A lurid spot on each cheek showed burning red through the bronze of his skin.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson