steady pin

noun

1
2
: a device (such as a pin or sunk key) used to prevent a pulley from turning on a shaft or spindle
3
a
: a long guide pin attached to a cope or pattern to enable it to be lifted vertically

Word History

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

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