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pincushion

/ˈpɪnˌkʊʃ.ən/

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noun

/ˈpɪnˌkʊʃ.ən/B1formal
  • ruНебольшая твердая подушечка или подкладка, используемая как емкость для хранения булавок и иголок, чтобы они были организованы и готовы к использованию в шитье.

A small, firm cushion or pad used as a receptacle for storing pins and needles, keeping them organized and ready for use in sewing.

  1. Sewing toolB1formal

    A small, firm cushion or pad used to store pins and needles safely while sewing.

    ruПодушечка для булавок

    • She kept her sewing pins in a tomato-shaped pincushion.
    • He pricked his finger on a needle sticking out of the pincushion.
    • The tailor's pincushion was filled with colorful pins.
Forms
  • pincushions plural form
  • pincushions' possessive plural form
  • pincushion's possessive singular form