pincover

noun
UK /ˈpɪnˌkʌvə/
US /ˈpɪnˌkʌvər/

A pincover is a small soft cover that keeps a pin safe.

She put a pincover on the sharp pin before handing it to her friend.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A decorative cloth or pad placed over a pinboard to hide the pins.

The teacher pinned the artwork to the pincover on the wall.

3. A protective sleeve that goes over a pin on a piece of jewelry.

The brooch came with a tiny pincover to protect the clasp.

4. A small cover used to keep a pin from poking through fabric.

She added a pincover so the pin would not tear the dress.