| 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
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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]
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| Noun | 1. |  safety pin - a pin in the form of a clasp; has a guard so the point of the pin will not stick the userpin - a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things |
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