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| badge |
a pin, patch, or ribbon people wear to show that they belong to a group, have a particular job, or have done something special. |
| brooch |
a piece of jewelry attached to clothing with a pin or clasp. |
| gram1 |
A gram is a unit used to measure weight using the metric system. If something weighs one gram, it weighs about as much as a raisin or a small safety pin. In the United States, people are more used to units of measure like pounds and ounces, but the metric system uses different units. The metric system is important because it is used in science and also in everyday life in most countries around the world. |
| hairpin |
a metal pin in the shape of a U, used to keep hair in place or to attach something to the hair. [1/2 definitions] |
| peg |
a pin in the neck of a musical instrument that may be turned to change the tension of a string. [1/3 definitions] |
| pin |
a small, stiff wire with a sharp point and usually a flat head. Pins are used to fasten or attach cloth, paper, or other materials. [4/6 definitions] |
| pivot |
a rod or pin upon which another part rotates, swings, or moves back and forth. [1/3 definitions] |
| prick |
When you prick something, you put a tiny hole in it with a small, sharp object. If a person is not careful when they are sewing, they could prick their finger with a needle or a pin. |
| rolling pin |
A rolling pin is a kitchen tool that is most often used to spread out a ball of dough when making something like cookies or pie. A rolling pin rolls over things and makes them flat. A rolling pin is a smooth cylinder made of wood or stone. It usually has handles at both ends. |
| safety pin |
a pin folded back on itself to form a clasp. There is a spring at one end and a guard at the other end to cover the point. A safety pin is used to hold two pieces of cloth or other material together. |
| stud1 |
a pin or peg attached to an automobile tire to help it grip a road surface firmly. [1/5 definitions] |
| tack |
a short pin with a flat, wide head. [1/4 definitions] |
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