Definition of safety pin
: a pin in the form of a clasp with a guard covering its point when fastened
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To match her Beetlejuice vibes, Kidman sports an upside-down cat eye paired with a white T-shirt, black pants, and a black overcoat adorned with safety pins and studs.
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Jenner marched alongside her best friend Baldwin wearing a denim jacket that featured a photo of President Donald Trump’s mouth being held shut by a safety pin.
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Glue faux leaves and a stem to the base, and affix a large safety pin to the back. 13.
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The colt stepped on a safety pin in his stall before the race.
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Franklin was blamed for the loss by the horse’s trainer, who also said the colt had stepped on a safety pin in his stall before the race.
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Many believed Spectacular Bid would become a Triple Crown winner after winning the Preakness by more than five lengths, but his final race in the series that year was famously derailed by a safety pin.
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But overall, his work skews heavily industrial, with lips also being embellished with sharp objects like safety pins, chains, fishing hooks, and yes, nails.
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Accessorized with safety pins and brightly printed Ankara neckerchiefs, the Nigerian slant on rebel style stands head and shoulders above the rest.
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First Known Use of safety pin
1847
SAFETY PIN Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of safety pin for English Language Learners
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: a metal pin that is used for attaching things and that has a point at one end and a cover at the other into which the pointed end fits
SAFETY PIN Defined for Kids
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Definition of safety pin for Students
: a pin that is bent back to form a spring and has a guard that covers the point
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