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- Dictionarysafety pin/ˈseɪftɪ ˌpɪn/
noun
- 1. a pin with a point that is bent back to the head and is held in a guard when closed.
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Pointed fastener with a locking mechanism, often used to secure clothing and cloth diapers
A safety pin is a variation of the regular pin which includes a simple spring mechanism and a clasp. The clasp forms a closed loop to properly fasten the pin to whatever it is applied to and covers the end of the pin to protect the user from the sharp point. Wikipedia