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pincus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pincus has 1 sense
  1. Pincus, Gregory Pincus, Gregory Goodwin Pincus - United States sexual physiologist whose hunch that progesterone could block ovulation led to the development of the oral contraceptive pill (1903-1967)
    --1 is a kind of physiologist

Definitions from the Web

Pincus

Definition:

A pincus refers to a small, pointed, and usually sharp object typically used for fastening or securing. It can be a noun or a verb depending on the context.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A thin, sharp-pointed object used for fastening clothes or attaching papers.

2. A decorative item, such as a brooch or pin, worn on clothing for ornamentation.

3. In botany, a slender, needle-like structure found on certain plants.

Verb:

1. To fasten or secure with a small, sharp object.

2. To affix a decorative pin to clothing or accessories.

Examples:

Noun:

1. I used a pincus to hold the loose papers together.

2. She wore an exquisite pincus on her dress at the gala.

3. The cactus had tiny pincus all over its stem.

Verb:

1. Please pincus the fabric together before sewing.

2. He decided to pincus a beautiful brooch onto his hat.

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