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safety pin

 

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Noun safety pin has 1 sense
  1. safety pin - a pin in the form of a clasp; has a guard so the point of the pin will not stick the user
    --1 is a kind of
    pin

Definitions from the Web

Safety Pin

Definition: A small pin or fastening device, usually made of metal, with a clasp or catch to hold things together securely.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

Usage: A small pin used for fastening or holding things together.

Example sentence: She used a safety pin to hold the tear in her shirt together.

Sense 2:

Usage: A pin used for fastening a baby's diaper.

Example sentence: Make sure to secure the diaper with a safety pin so that it doesn't come undone.

Sense 3:

Usage: A pin with a clasp used as a clothing accessory or for decorative purposes.

Example sentence: She attached a safety pin to her hat as a quirky fashion statement.

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