drawing pin

noun

British

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of drawing pin was in 1812

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“Drawing pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawing%20pin. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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