pinprotector
nounUK /ˈpɪn.prəˌtɛk.tər/
US /ˈpɪn.prəˌtɛk.tɚ/
A small cover that keeps a pin safe so it cannot poke you.
She put a pinprotector on the sharp needle before putting it in her sewing box.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A plastic or rubber tip that goes over the point of a brooch or badge to protect skin and fabric.
The brooch came with a tiny pinprotector so it wouldn't snag her scarf.
3. A small guard on a map pin or tack that keeps the point from scratching surfaces.
He pressed the pinprotector onto the tack before sticking it into the corkboard.
4. A protective sleeve used in crafts to store sharp pins safely.
The craft box had a row of pinprotectors lined up beside the pincushion.