Definition of pin mark
1
: a slight indentation in the side of a piece of foundry type made by the pin that pushes the type from the mold
2
: the mark on the bottom of a piece of ceramic ware made by a pin supporting it during firing
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“Pin mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pin%20mark. Accessed 24 Jun. 2021.
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