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safety pin
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safety pin
n.
1. A pin in the form of a clasp, having a sheath to cover and hold the point.
2. A pin that prevents the premature or accidental detonation of an explosive device, such as a bomb or grenade.

safety pin
n
1. a spring wire clasp with a covering catch, made so as to shield the point when closed and to prevent accidental unfastening
2. (Military) another word for pin [9]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.safety pin - a pin in the form of a claspsafety pin - a pin in the form of a clasp; has a guard so the point of the pin will not stick the user
pin - a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
Translations
safety pin nspilla da balia or di sicurezza

safety pin دبوس أمان zavírací špendlík sikkerhedsnål Sicherheitsnadel παραμάνα imperdible hakaneula épingle à nourrice sigurnosna igla spilla da balia 安全ピン 안전핀 veiligheidsspeld sikkerhetsnål agrafka alfinete английская булавка säkerhetsnål เข็มกลัด kilitli iğne kim-băng 别针


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