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Meaning of "pincushion" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PINCUSHION

pincushion  [ˈpɪnˌkʊʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PINCUSHION

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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pincushion is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PINCUSHION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pincushion

Pincushion

A pincushion is a small cushion, typically 3–5 cm across, which is used in sewing to store pins or needles with their heads protruding so as to take hold of them easily, collect them, and keep them organized. Pincushions are typically filled tightly with stuffing, so as to hold pins rigidly once placed. Magnetic pin cushions are also used, though technically they are not "cushions" they serve the same basic function of holding pins neatly. One popular design—a tomato with a strawberry attached—was most likely introduced during the Victorian Era. According to folklore, placing a tomato on the mantel of a new house guaranteed prosperity and repelled evil spirits. If tomatoes were out of season, families improvised by using a round ball of red fabric filled with sand or sawdust. The good-luck symbol also served a practical purpose—a place to store pins. Typically, the tomato is filled with wool roving to prevent rust, and the strawberry is filled with an abrasive to clean and sharpen the pins.

Definition of pincushion in the English dictionary

The definition of pincushion in the dictionary is a small well-padded cushion in which pins are stuck ready for use.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PINCUSHION


commotion
kəˈməʊʃən
cushion
ˈkʊʃən
devotion
dɪˈvəʊʃən
emotion
ɪˈməʊʃən
Goshen
ˈɡəʊʃən
groschen
ˈɡrəʊʃən
interocean
ˌɪntərˈəʊʃən
locomotion
ˌləʊkəˈməʊʃən
lotion
ˈləʊʃən
motion
ˈməʊʃən
notion
ˈnəʊʃən
ocean
ˈəʊʃən
potion
ˈpəʊʃən
promotion
prəˈməʊʃən
remotion
rɪˈməʊʃən
slow-motion
ˌsləʊˈməʊʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PINCUSHION

pinch bug
pinch effect
pinch pennies
pinch point
pinch-hit
pinch-hitter
pinch-hitting
pinchbeck
pinchcock
pincheck
pinched
pincher
pinchfist
pinchgut
pinchingly
pinchpennies
pinchpenny
Pinckney
Pincus
pindan

WORDS THAT END LIKE PINCUSHION

after a fashion
air cushion
antifashion
booster cushion
Bristol fashion
doggy fashion
falchion
fashion
floor cushion
fushion
high fashion
high-fashion
liquidity cushion
of fashion
parathion
parrot-fashion
refashion
scatter cushion
shipshape and Bristol fashion
whoopee cushion

Synonyms and antonyms of pincushion in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «pincushion» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PINCUSHION

Find out the translation of pincushion to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pincushion from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pincushion» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

alfiletero
570 millions of speakers

English

pincushion
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

pincushion
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المدبسه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

подушечка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pincushion
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

pincushion
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pelote à épingles
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pincushion
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nadelkissen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ピンクッション
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

핀쿠션
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pincushion
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

pincushion
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெயர்ச்சொல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेंग्शुशन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

iğne yastığı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

portaspilli
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

poduszkowe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

подушечка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pincushion
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pincushion
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

speldekussing
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nåldyna
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nålepute
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pincushion

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PINCUSHION»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PINCUSHION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pincushion

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PINCUSHION»

Discover the use of pincushion in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pincushion and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pincushion
Pincushion is the third and latest in a series of psychological thrillers that chart the adventures of Louise Moon and her precarious love affair with brilliant but unconventional pathologist and former boss Chas Androssov.
Anne Morgellyn, 2008
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On a Pincushion, and Other Fairy Tales
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1877 edition. Excerpt: .
Mary De Morgan, 2013
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The Adventures of a Pincushion. Designed chiefly for the use ...
fellows, who took part with him, and behavedt in so wild a manner as to terrisy her greatly. At length, however, she-got away from them, and ran back with all the speed in her power ; but as it was later than her usual time of returning, her ...
‎1788
4
Softies: Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals
tips • You may want to make a paper funnel to add more filler as you're closing up the pincushion. •For an aromatic pincushion, try adding dried lavender buds to the filler. ARTIST BIO BELLA DIA www belladia.lypepad.com Grew up: Western ...
Therese Laskey, 2007
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Perennial All-Stars: The 150 Best Perennials for ...
ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR PERENNIALS worldwide, pincushion flower rewards the gardener with torrents of exquisite blooms on trouble-free, easy-to- grow plants just about all season long. The flowers of the species are simply ...
Jeff Cox, 2002
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The Pincushion Effect: The Multiple Monument Dilemma in ...
This book explores the effect of the pincushion, how the phenomena started, why it exists, and remedies to end the practices that allow the pincushion corner to not only exist, but to flourish.
Jeffery N. Lucas, 2011
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On a pincushion, and other fairy tales ; The necklace of ...
Two of the author's books of fairy tales created for the children of her acquaintance.
Mary De Morgan, William Frend De Morgan, Walter Crane, 1977
8
The Old Pincushion, Or, Aunt Clotilda's Guests
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Molesworth, 2010
9
Fresh Cuts: Fun Quilt Techniques and Color Concepts
This wise old pincushion is just what you need to add some fun to the sewing room. Felted wool and embroidered accents make this fellow as handsome as he is useful. Wise Old Owl Pincushion Preparing the Appliqués 1. Refer to Quick Fuse ...
Debbie Mumm, 2010
10
Curl-up Quilts: Flannel Appliqué & More from Piece O' Cake ...
Volcano. Pincushion. Assembly. 1. Make a template for the volcano using the pattern on page 18. If you want to make a slightly smaller volcano, reduce the template 85%. 2. Trace around the template on the wrong side of the wool. Cut out the ...
Becky Goldsmith, Linda Jenkins, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PINCUSHION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pincushion is used in the context of the following news items.
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Gardening: 'Clean up with the tidy bottlebrush'
Scabiosa (pincushion flower) are hardy perennials and herbaceous plants that are used for cut flowers as well as garden decoration. The name ... «Limerick Leader, Jul 15»
2
Recent real estate transactions: west
95 Pincushion Rd. One-family Ranch, built in 1953, 1,231 square feet, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, on 16,988-square-foot lot. $475,000. «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
3
Clyde Beal: Greenup native finds joy in job, unusual hobby
... promise that if I ever had a career of drawing blood from people, I was going to be much better at it than those who used me for a pincushion.". «Huntington Herald Dispatch, Jul 15»
4
Meet Penelope: DIY trailer taking craftiness to streets
Wrigley runs Little Pincushion Studio, where she teaches kids how to sew and writes about crafting projects for her book series, “We Love to ... «The News Journal, Jul 15»
5
Gardening with voles
We watched in horror as every day we walked out to the yard and another pincushion plant was missing. We sadly watched the nettle get ... «Gilroy Dispatch, Jul 15»
6
12 'Game Of Thrones' Characters Who Should Have Died Instead Of …
But still; watching a bunch of surly men use Jon's torso as a pincushion was excruciating. (It was such a lovely torso, too…) I'm even more worried going into ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
7
Review: LG 34UC87 34in curved monitor
For those doing graphics work, it actually distorts the image, giving it a pincushion appearance that's deceiving and counter-intuitive. Based on ... «PC Authority, Jul 15»
8
Meet Penelope: A DIY'd trailer bringing craftiness to a street near you
Wrigley runs Little Pincushion Studio, where she teaches kids how to sew and writes about crafting projects for her book series, “We Love to ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
9
In 'fair mode' all year long
“Every year, I enter a pincushion; it's just something I like to make,” DeAnn said. Over the years, there has been some fun, friendly family ... «Alexandria Echo Press, Jul 15»
10
Proctor: Beautify with butterflies
... liatris, tall phlox, pincushion flower, coreopsis, bee balm, hyssop, hummingbird mint, coneflower, cransebill, black-eyed Susan and goldenrod ... «9NEWS.com, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Pincushion [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pincushion>. Apr 2024 ».
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