A place for pins can refer to a bowling LANE, an ETUI, an alley, or a MAT. A bowling LANE is a long, narrow LANE with gutters on either side where a bowler rolls a ball in an attempt to knock down pins. An ETUI is a small box or case used to store sewing needles and pins. An alley is a narrow passageway between two buildings or walls. Lastly, a MAT is a piece of material used to cover a floor or other surface, and it can also be used to store pins.