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Meaning of straight pin

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straight pin (n)

pin consisting of a short straight stiff piece of wire with a pointed end; used to fasten pieces of cloth or paper together

straight pin Sentence Examples

  1. The seamstress carefully inserted a straight pin into the hem of the skirt.
  2. I use a straight pin to hold the paper together before stapling it.
  3. The florist gently pricked the flower stem with a straight pin to attach it to the corsage.
  4. The entomologist used a straight pin to secure the insect specimen in place.
  5. The artist skillfully used a straight pin to outline the details of the painting.
  6. The tailor marked the tailor's chalk lines on the fabric with a straight pin.
  7. The seamstress used a thimble to protect her finger while pushing a straight pin through the fabric.
  8. The curator used a straight pin to hold the delicate butterfly specimen in the display case.
  9. The child accidentally swallowed a straight pin and had to be rushed to the hospital.
  10. The jeweler used a straight pin to delicately adjust the setting of the gemstone in the ring.

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pin consisting of a short straight stiff piece of wire with a pointed end; used to fasten pieces of cloth or paper together

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The seamstress carefully inserted a straight pin into the hem of the skirt.

I use a straight pin to hold the paper together before stapling it.

The florist gently pricked the flower stem with a straight pin to attach it to the corsage.

The entomologist used a straight pin to secure the insect specimen in place.