pincushion

noun

pin·cush·ion ˈpin-ˌku̇-shən

: a small cushion in which pins may be stuck ready for use

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As June, progresses, the flowers start to peak in the foothills, providing pops of color as plants like the pincushion cactus, wild iris and mountain mahogany begin to bloom. —

Dawn Wilson, The Denver Post, 23 July 2024 Tentacle-cushion Photo: Max This giant pincushion with pythonlike tentacle arms tries to strangle Charlie, the character voiced by Skyler Gisondo, and is therefore my enemy. —

Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 May 2024 Without correction, the optics show dark edges at the maximum aperture, as well as minor pincushion distortion at longer focal lengths. —

PCMAG, 6 June 2024 At longer focal lengths, the optics show the pincushion effect (an inward curve) without corrections. —

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