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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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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.
Translations
pincushion [ˈpɪnˌkʊʃən] Nacerico m, almohadilla f
pincushion [ˈpɪnkʊʃən] npelote f à épingles
pincushion [ˈpɪnˌkʊʃn] n(cuscinetto) puntaspilli m inv


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