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Definition of headpin

headpin

/ˈhɛdˌpɪn/
head · pin
Plural:headpins
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headpin Lexical Profile

headpin Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The foremost pin (number 1 pin) at the apex of a triangular arrangement of bowling pins.

Example

"The bowler aimed slightly to the right of the headpin to set up a clean strike."

2

A straight metal wire pin with a flat or decorative stopper at one end, used in jewelry making to string beads for pendants or earrings.

Example

"She threaded a turquoise bead onto a silver headpin and curled the top into a loop for the earring hook."

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• Nearby Words

headphone
headphones
headpiece
headpin
headquarter
headquarters
headrest

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Headpin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/headpin
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