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pincushion

4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. pincushion (noun)
  2. pincushion cactus (noun)
  3. pincushion distortion (noun)
  4. pincushion flower (noun)

pin·cush·ion

noun \ˈpin-ˌku̇-shən\

Definition of PINCUSHION

: a small cushion in which pins may be stuck ready for use
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