bent pin
Frequency: 3.00.5 per million words
A pin that is not straight.
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Examples (10)
- He tried to use a bent pin to pick the lock.
- She found a bent pin stuck in her sewing cushion.
- The old safety pin was so bent it wouldn't fasten properly.
- Be careful not to step on that bent pin on the floor.
- The mechanic managed to fix it with a bent pin and some tape.
- A bent pin is useless for holding fabric together.
- He straightened the bent pin with a pair of pliers.
- I accidentally sat on a bent pin and pricked my finger.
- Don't throw away that bent pin; we might still need it.
- The tailor struggled to use the bent pin in the thick material.