straight pin Synonyms
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straight pin Meaning
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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
- 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.
- The artist skillfully used a straight pin to outline the details of the painting.
- The tailor marked the tailor's chalk lines on the fabric with a straight pin.
- The seamstress used a thimble to protect her finger while pushing a straight pin through the fabric.
- The curator used a straight pin to hold the delicate butterfly specimen in the display case.
- The child accidentally swallowed a straight pin and had to be rushed to the hospital.
- The jeweler used a straight pin to delicately adjust the setting of the gemstone in the ring.
FAQs About the word straight pin
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.
