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safety pin
noun
: a metal pin that is used for attaching things and that has a point at one end and a cover at the other into which the pointed end fits
Full Definition of SAFETY PIN
: a pin in the form of a clasp with a guard covering its point when fastened
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First Known Use of SAFETY PIN
1847
Rhymes with SAFETY PIN
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SAFETY PIN Defined for Kids
safety pin
noun
Definition of SAFETY PIN for Kids
: a pin that is bent back to form a spring and has a guard that covers the point
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