Safety Pin Definition

noun
A fastening device consisting of a wire pin curved so that the point at one end can be held by an attached guard at the other end.
Webster's New World
A pin that prevents the premature or accidental detonation of an explosive device, such as a bomb or grenade.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • diaper pin
  • clasp
  • lingerie pin
  • shield pin

Other Word Forms of Safety Pin

Noun

Singular:
safety pin
Plural:
safety-pins

Safety Pin Sentence Examples

  • Brooches are found in great numbers, both those derived from the primitive safety-pin ("Peschiera" type) and the "spectacle" or "Hallstatt" type found all down the Balkans and in Greece.

  • Hot glue a large safety pin or diaper pin to the back of a baby rattle.

  • Pin it in place with a large safety pin at your hip or under your arm.

  • The best way to do this is by hooking a safety pin at one end of the material and pulling that safety pin through the middle of the opening.

  • If one of your straps breaks or you have a tear you can quickly take care of the problem with a safety pin.

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