safety pin
nounDefinition of safety pin
: a pin in the form of a clasp with a guard covering its point when fastened
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Small details are scattered throughout the collection including a tiny reflective logo and a safety pin instead of a button, creating more interesting pieces than your typical everyday staples. — Tatum Dooley, Teen Vogue, "Kendall Jenner Is the Face of Ksubi’s New Fall 2019 Campaign," 17 July 2019 There are jackets meant to be worn on the back of a motorcycle, thrift store finds covered in safety pins for mosh pit–loving punks, and last but not least, sharp leather blazers in red and camel tones for business men and women. — Vogue, "No Mo Moto: This Is the Black Leather Jacket You Need Now," 6 Apr. 2019 Use safety pins to attach the tail to the back of her clothes. — Amina Lake Abdelrahman, Good Housekeeping, "Easy DIY Cat Costume Ideas to Try This Halloween," 30 July 2019 Elizabeth’s dress is legendary to this day thanks to the risqué design featuring a plunging neckline, thigh-high slit and side cutouts held together by giant safety pins. — Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE.com, "Elizabeth Hurley's Son Damian Recreates Her Iconic Versace Safety Pin Outfit on Red Carpet," 25 July 2019 Moms might opt for safety pins, but candy is more fun. — Web Behrens, chicagotribune.com, "15 things to do with the kids July 22-28," 21 July 2019 Three changing stalls line the back wall of the room, and a shelf in the corner has safety pins for a quick alteration. — Delaney Strunk, CNN, "How a diversity prom allows LGBTQ students to be their authentic selves," 23 June 2019 The balloon, which has been at other anti-Trump protests, depicts a scowling orange-colored chief executive holding a cellphone and wearing a diaper fastened with a safety pin. — Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, "Trump’s takeover of Fourth of July has some weighing protest or boycott," 19 June 2019 For his Met Gala look, James Charles flaunted his nipples in a see-through top made of safety pins paired with black satin Alexander Wang pants. — Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, "People Are Really Pissed At This Comment James Charles Made About His Met Gala Appearance," 8 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'safety pin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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