pincushion
/ˈpɪnˌkʊʃn̩/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
un objeto pequeño y suave donde se clavan alfileres para guardarlos de forma segura.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Mi abuela guarda sus alfileres de costura en un acerico con forma de tomate.”
“¿Podrías pasarme el acerico? Necesito guardar este alfiler.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A device, originally like a small, stuffed cushion, designed to have sewing pins and needles stuck into it to store them safely; some modern pincushions hold the objects magnetically.