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And then there’s the safety pin: It was swallowed, open, by so many children that a surgeon developed a special tool to extract it, Tenner said.
—Joel Achenbach, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
Packed with 110 pieces, this first aid kit is a great starting point for new solo travelers, with bandages of all shapes and sizes, tweezers, safety pins, antiseptic wipes, an emergency blanket, and more, all for just $14.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024
The singer-songwriter, who will perform at tonight’s ceremony, sported a strapless navy leather gown featuring safety pin and barbell embellishments.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 30 June 2024
Secure inner pillow zipper with safety pin, then wash on cold delicate cycle.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1847, in the meaning defined above
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“Safety pin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safety%20pin. Accessed 23 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
safety pin
noun
: a pin in the form of a clasp with a guard covering its point
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