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safety pin
noun
a pin bent back on itself to form a spring, with a guard to cover the point.
Origin:
1855–60
1855–60
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tiˌpɪn
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World English Dictionary
| safety pin | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a spring wire clasp with a covering catch, made so as to shield the point when closed and to prevent accidental unfastening |
| 2. | another word for pin |
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Example sentences
If you use yarn or string, tie one end to a closed safety pin.
Watch for signs of physical pain due to pinching from tight clothes or pricking from a safety pin.
The pin on the back is of the safety pin variety, without safety latch.
Mark each family member's towel with a safety pin threaded through a different colored bead.
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