straight pin
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straight pin — n. PIN (n. 2) … English World dictionary
straight pin — noun pin consisting of a short straight stiff piece of wire with a pointed end; used to fasten pieces of cloth or paper together • Hypernyms: ↑pin … Useful english dictionary
straight-pin teeth — artificial teeth in which the pins are inserted vertically … Medical dictionary
pin — [pin] n. [ME pyn < OE pinn, akin to MHG pfinne, a nail, prob. < IE base * bend , projecting point > MIr benn, peak] 1. a peg of wood, metal, etc., used esp. for fastening or holding things together or as a support on which to hang things … English World dictionary
pin — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. peg, spoke, dowel; fastener, bolt, toggle; needle, bodkin, skewer, style; brooch, scarf pin, fraternity pin, tie pin; badge. See ornament, sharpness, marriage. v. t. fasten, hold, bind, rivet, attach … English dictionary for students
pin — I n. metal fastener 1) a safety; straight pin 2) a bobby pin (AE; BE has hairgrip) 3) a drawing pin (BE; AE has thumbtack) 4) a pin pricks 5) (misc.) the head of a pin tube shaped piece of wood 6) a rolling pin target in bowling 7) to spot (… … Combinatory dictionary
straight´en|er — straight|en «STRAY tuhn», transitive verb. 1. to make straight: »Straighten your shoulders. He straightened the bent pin. 2. to put in the proper order or condition: »to straighten out an account. Please straighten up your room. –v.i. 1. to… … Useful english dictionary
straight|en — «STRAY tuhn», transitive verb. 1. to make straight: »Straighten your shoulders. He straightened the bent pin. 2. to put in the proper order or condition: »to straighten out an account. Please straighten up your room. –v.i. 1. to become straight:… … Useful english dictionary
Straight razor — A straight razor with square point and a double transverse stabiliser Main article: Razor A straight razor is a razor with a blade that can fold into its handle.[1] … Wikipedia
Straight-4 — The straight 4 or inline 4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical … Wikipedia
