pin
nounmasculine/ɐɫfiˈnɛt(ɨ)/medium
al·fi·ne·te
Definition
A small thin piece of metal with a sharp point and a head, used for fastening fabrics, papers, etc.
I need a pin to attach the label.
She used a safety pin for the baby's clothes.
Common collocations
safety pinpin cushiondrawing pinhairpin
Etymology
Do árabe 'al-khil', 'a espinha', através do árabe-andaluz 'al-khilál'.