Definition of "pincushion" [pin•cush•ion]

• A small firm cushion into which pins are stuck when not in use. (noun)

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• "For Weekend Herb Blogging, Cyndi shares a cute photo of something she calls a pincushion plant, botanical name Nertera Granadensis."
• "She had to take the pins out of her mouth before she could speak, which was inconvenient, for no pincushion is ever so handy."
• "I also got some other presents, most of them not quilting related, though I did get a magnetic pincushion, which is something I've wanted for a while."