straight pin

/streɪt pɪn/
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Other forms: straight pins

Definitions of straight pin
  1. noun
    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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    type of:
    pin
    a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
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