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pincushion

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10 lettersPronunciation /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃn̩/Part of speech nounSorted chiinnopsuStarts with PEnds with N0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use

Word origin

The noun is derived from pin + cushion. The verb is derived from the noun.

Used in a sentence

  • Then for womens cloaths, the cabadge of cloath of ſilver, brancht Sattin, and the like, went for pin-cuſhions, pin-pillows, womens purſes; and if black, Church-wardens capes.
  • Here, take thy satin pincushion, with thy curious half-hundred of pins in it, that you made such a vapouring about yesterday; tell them carefully, there's not one wanting.
  • Do you think I am going to allow my body to be made a pincushion of, by every little frog-eater who don't like the shape of your nose?

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