headpin

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Noun headpin has 1 sense

headpin, kingpin - the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins
--₁ is a kind of bowling pin, pin

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Headpin

Noun:

Sense 1:

A long, thin metal pin with a flat or domed end, used in various crafts and jewelry making to hold beads in place.

Example Sentence: The jeweler threaded the beads onto the headpin before securing it to the earring.

Sense 2:

In bowling, the front pin that stands alone for a spare or a strike.

Example Sentence: She knocked down all the pins except for the headpin, resulting in an 8-pin spare.

Sense 3:

A person who is at the forefront or in a leading position.

Example Sentence: As the headpin of the project, she was responsible for coordinating the team's efforts.

Adjective:

Sense 1:

Characterized by being local or specific to a particular region or community.

Example Sentence: The town fair showcased various headpin dishes that were unique to the local cuisine.