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split pins

split pins is the plural of split pin.

Meaning of split pin

Noun

split pin (plural split pins)

  1. A metal fastener with two tines, the ends of which project through an object being fastened and are bent back to hold it in place.
  2. A stationery fastener that is inserted into punched holes in a stack of paper before being bent to secure them.
    Synonyms:
    brad, brass fastener, butterfly clip, paper fastener

Questions about split pins

What is split pins the plural of?
Split pins is the plural of split pin.

Words near split pins in the dictionary

  1. split pea
  2. split peas
  3. split personalities
  4. split personality
  5. split pin
  6. split pins
  7. split pot
  8. split pots
  9. split rail
  10. split rail fence
  11. split rail fences

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