épingle

Definitions of épingle
  1. noun
    a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
    synonyms: broche
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    broche
    a decorative pin worn by women
    baton
    a decorative pin that is worn in a necktie
    épingle de cravate
    a pin used to hold the tie in place
    type of:
    bijouterie, bijoux, joaillerie
    an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
  2. noun
    a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target
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    équipement de bowling
    equipment used in bowling
  3. noun
    a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
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    épingle à cheveux
    a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place
    cheville, piquet de tente
    a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
    épingle de sûreté
    a pin in the form of a clasp; has a guard so the point of the pin will not stick the user
    broche
    a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted
    épingle à cheveux
    a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place
    broche
    a skewer for holding meat over a fire
    piquet de tente
    a peg driven into the ground to hold a rope supporting a tent
    type of:
    agrafe, attache, fermeture
    restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
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