drawing pin

Frequency: 6.05.1 per million words

A short pin with a broad, flat head, used for fastening paper to a surface.

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Examples (10)

  • She used a drawing pin to attach the notice to the board.
  • Be careful not to step on that drawing pin!
  • He always kept a box of drawing pins in his desk drawer.
  • Could you hand me a drawing pin, please? I need to put up this poster.
  • The children decorated their room with pictures held by drawing pins.
  • She accidentally pricked her finger on a hidden drawing pin.
  • I need to buy more drawing pins for the project display.
  • The old bulletin board was covered in leftover drawing pins.
  • A single drawing pin wasn't strong enough to hold the heavy fabric.
  • He fastened the map to the wall with several drawing pins.