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pincushion
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pin·cush·ion  (pnkshn)
n.
A small firm cushion into which pins are stuck when not in use.
pincushion [ˈpɪnˌkʊʃən]
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) a small well-padded cushion in which pins are stuck ready for use
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Noun1.pincushion - a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for usepincushion - a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use
cushion - a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
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pincushion [ˈpɪnˌkʊʃən] N → acerico m, almohadilla f
pincushion [ˈpɪnkʊʃən] n → pelote f à épingles
pincushion [ˈpɪnˌkʊʃn] n → (cuscinetto) puntaspilli m inv
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