safety pin

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Noun

safety pin (plural safety pins)

  1. (sewing) A pin in the form of a clasp, which has a guard to cover the sharp point; used to join two pieces of fabric, etc., together temporarily.
  2. (military) The pin of a hand grenade, which prevents accidental detonation.

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