English Explanatory Dictionary

headpin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The kingpin.
  2. A straight metal wire with a flat end, used for beads in jewelry making.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-headpin.wav

Word forms

headpin headpins

Etymology

From head + pin.

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