pincushion

[ pin-koo sh-uh n ]

/ ˈpɪnˌkʊʃ ən /

a small cushion into which pins are stuck until needed.

Origin of pincushion

First recorded in 1625–35; pin + cushion

The cloth version was introduced and a pincushion bracelet was brought in.

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There was a pincushion she did not recognize, doubtless a present from some woman.

L'Assommoir |Emile Zola
On the cliffs above my pasture are masses of moss, holding, as a pincushion holds a breastpin, little early saxifrage plants.

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The tremor of his nerves began again, his whole body felt like a pincushion into which innumerable pins were being pushed.

The Soul Stealer |Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull

It looks very well, but this pincushion is too near the edge.

Brenda's Ward |Helen Leah Reed
But he went out and picked up the pincushion just the same, and addressed himself to the methodical unpacking of his suitcase.

The Wishing-Ring Man |Margaret Widdemer

pincushion

/ (ˈpɪnˌkʊʃən) /

a small well-padded cushion in which pins are stuck ready for use