Pincushion
[pin-koo sh-uh n] /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃ ən/
noun
1.
a small into which are stuck until needed.
/ˈpɪnˌkʊʃən/
noun
1.
a small well-padded cushion in which pins are stuck ready for use
n.
1630s, from pin (n.) + cushion (n.).
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