pincushion
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of pincushion
Example Sentences
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Discovered in 1852, Psyche has the width of Massachusetts, a squashed spherical shape reminiscent of a pincushion, and an orbit between Mars and Jupiter in the main asteroid belt.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2023
‘Little Penny’ is a pincushion of a plant, the smallest coreopsis ever — ideal for tucking into pots, where its copper-colored flowers will set off darks or brights.
From Seattle Times ● May 28, 2022
And also, the months of lockdown that may have realigned our priorities away from office conflicts and toxic relationships crystallized how noxious youth sports have become for those pincushion refs.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 6, 2021
A velvet pincushion in the shape of an aubergine, bought in New York in 1992.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 24, 2020
Henri came in with a pincushion three by four feet.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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